Brisbane Elementary vs Spruce Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane Elementary
Brisbane · Public elementary · Grades K–5
207 students
Spruce Elementary
South San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
384 students
| Measure | Brisbane Elementary Brisbane, California | Spruce Elementary South San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #967 of 5,693 | #3202 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13200 of 50,301 | #37580 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 207 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 207 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.9% | 61.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 41% |
| city | Brisbane | South San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brisbane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 31.5).
- •Brisbane Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Brisbane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 34%).
- •Brisbane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.9% vs 61.2%).
- •Brisbane Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 22.6).
- •Spruce Elementary is the larger school with 384 students compared with 207.
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 Brisbane Elementary better than Spruce Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brisbane Elementary ranks higher (67.3 vs 31.5 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 Brisbane Elementary and Spruce Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Brisbane and South San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brisbane Elementary: 207. Spruce Elementary: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brisbane Elementary and Spruce Elementary rank in California?
Brisbane Elementary is 967th of 5,693 and Spruce Elementary is 3202nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).