Bowers Elementary vs Scott Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowers Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
240 students
Scott Lane Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students
| Measure | Bowers Elementary Santa Clara, California | Scott Lane Elementary Santa Clara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2624 of 5,693 | #3372 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32654 of 50,301 | #38829 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 240 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.6% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Santa Clara | Santa Clara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowers Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 29.6).
- •Bowers Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Bowers Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Scott Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 59.6%).
- •Scott Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 21.8).
- •Scott Lane Elementary is the larger school with 406 students compared with 240.
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 Bowers Elementary better than Scott Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bowers Elementary ranks higher (38.9 vs 29.6 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 Bowers Elementary and Scott Lane Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Santa Clara and Santa Clara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowers Elementary: 240. Scott Lane Elementary: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowers Elementary and Scott Lane Elementary rank in California?
Bowers Elementary is 2624th of 5,693 and Scott Lane Elementary is 3372nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).