Charles Hoffman Elementary vs Santa Margarita Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 347 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Hoffman Elementary
Running Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students
Santa Margarita Elementary
Santa Margarita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students
| Measure | Charles Hoffman Elementary Running Springs, California | Santa Margarita Elementary Santa Margarita, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3210 of 5,693 | #1557 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37654 of 50,301 | #20552 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 297 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 33.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| city | Running Springs | Santa Margarita |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Margarita Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 31.3).
- •Santa Margarita Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Santa Margarita Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Santa Margarita Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 60.6%).
- •Charles Hoffman Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.8 vs 27.0).
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 Charles Hoffman Elementary better than Santa Margarita Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Margarita Elementary ranks higher (56.6 vs 31.3 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 Charles Hoffman Elementary and Santa Margarita Elementary?
About 347 km in a straight line, between Running Springs and Santa Margarita in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Hoffman Elementary: 297. Santa Margarita Elementary: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Hoffman Elementary and Santa Margarita Elementary rank in California?
Charles Hoffman Elementary is 3210th of 5,693 and Santa Margarita Elementary is 1557th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).