Bonny Doon Elementary vs San Lorenzo Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bonny Doon Elementary
Santa Cruz · Public elementary · Grades K–6
92 students
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary
Felton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
537 students
| Measure | Bonny Doon Elementary Santa Cruz, California | San Lorenzo Valley Elementary Felton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #924 of 5,693 | #808 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12553 of 50,301 | #11271 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 92 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 92 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.8% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Santa Cruz | Felton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Lorenzo Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 68.2).
- •San Lorenzo Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •San Lorenzo Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Bonny Doon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.8% vs 27.4%).
- •Bonny Doon Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 22.4).
- •San Lorenzo Valley Elementary is the larger school with 537 students compared with 92.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bonny Doon Elementary better than San Lorenzo Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), San Lorenzo Valley Elementary ranks higher (70.1 vs 68.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bonny Doon Elementary and San Lorenzo Valley Elementary?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Santa Cruz and Felton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bonny Doon Elementary: 92. San Lorenzo Valley Elementary: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bonny Doon Elementary and San Lorenzo Valley Elementary rank in California?
Bonny Doon Elementary is 924th of 5,693 and San Lorenzo Valley Elementary is 808th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).