Citrus Glen Elementary vs Portola Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Citrus Glen Elementary
Ventura · Public elementary · Grades K–5
491 students
Portola Elementary
Ventura · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students
| Measure | Citrus Glen Elementary Ventura, California | Portola Elementary Ventura, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1780 of 5,693 | #1318 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #23531 of 50,301 | #17611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 491 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 72% |
| city | Ventura | Ventura |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portola Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 52.3).
- •Portola Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Portola Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 56%).
- •Citrus Glen Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 70.3%).
- •Citrus Glen Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.8 vs 26.1).
- •Citrus Glen Elementary is the larger school with 491 students compared with 444.
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 Citrus Glen Elementary better than Portola Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Portola Elementary ranks higher (60.9 vs 52.3 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 Citrus Glen Elementary and Portola Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Ventura and Ventura in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Citrus Glen Elementary: 491. Portola Elementary: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Citrus Glen Elementary and Portola Elementary rank in California?
Citrus Glen Elementary is 1780th of 5,693 and Portola Elementary is 1318th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).