Clarence Lobo Elementary vs Vista del Mar 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.
Clarence Lobo Elementary
San Clemente · Public elementary · Grades K–5
328 students
Vista del Mar Elementary
San Clemente · Public elementary · Grades K–5
692 students
| Measure | Clarence Lobo Elementary San Clemente, California | Vista del Mar Elementary San Clemente, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2391 of 5,693 | #351 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30618 of 50,301 | #5756 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 328 | 692 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 692 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 14.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 26.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 74% |
| city | San Clemente | San Clemente |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista del Mar Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 42.0).
- •Vista del Mar Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 42%).
- •Vista del Mar Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 47%).
- •Vista del Mar Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 54.3%).
- •Clarence Lobo Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 26.6).
- •Vista del Mar Elementary is the larger school with 692 students compared with 328.
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 Clarence Lobo Elementary better than Vista del Mar Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vista del Mar Elementary ranks higher (78.7 vs 42.0 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 Clarence Lobo Elementary and Vista del Mar Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between San Clemente and San Clemente in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarence Lobo Elementary: 328. Vista del Mar Elementary: 692. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarence Lobo Elementary and Vista del Mar Elementary rank in California?
Clarence Lobo Elementary is 2391st of 5,693 and Vista del Mar Elementary is 351st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).