Cadwallader Elementary vs Holly Oak Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cadwallader Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
374 students
Holly Oak Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
445 students
| Measure | Cadwallader Elementary San Jose, California | Holly Oak Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1271 of 5,693 | #2471 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16901 of 50,301 | #31391 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 374 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 38% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cadwallader Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 40.8).
- •Cadwallader Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 38%).
- •Cadwallader Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Cadwallader Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 53.7%).
- •Holly Oak Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 23.4).
- •Holly Oak Elementary is the larger school with 445 students compared with 374.
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 Cadwallader Elementary better than Holly Oak Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cadwallader Elementary ranks higher (61.8 vs 40.8 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 Cadwallader Elementary and Holly Oak Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cadwallader Elementary: 374. Holly Oak Elementary: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cadwallader Elementary and Holly Oak Elementary rank in California?
Cadwallader Elementary is 1271st of 5,693 and Holly Oak Elementary is 2471st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).