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Cleveland Elementary vs Horace Cureton Elementary

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 380 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureCleveland Elementary
Santa Barbara, California
Horace Cureton Elementary
San Jose, California
Success Index (US)
20
Lower 50%
23
Lower 50%
State rank#4415 of 5,693#4079 of 5,693
National rank#45018 of 50,301#43274 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“6Grades Kโ€“5
Students254254
Enrollment254254
Free/reduced-price lunch80.7%79.1%
Students per teacher14.123.1
Reading proficiency22%37%
Math proficiency17%26%
citySanta BarbaraSan Jose
stateCaliforniaCalifornia
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The verdict

  • โ€ขHorace Cureton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.5 vs 19.7).
  • โ€ขHorace Cureton Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 17%).
  • โ€ขHorace Cureton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
  • โ€ขHorace Cureton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.1% vs 80.7%).
  • โ€ขCleveland Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 23.1).

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 Cleveland Elementary better than Horace Cureton Elementary?

On the Success Index (US), Horace Cureton Elementary ranks higher (22.5 vs 19.7 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 Cleveland Elementary and Horace Cureton Elementary?

About 380 km in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and San Jose in California.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Cleveland Elementary: 254. Horace Cureton Elementary: 254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Cleveland Elementary and Horace Cureton Elementary rank in California?

Cleveland Elementary is 4415th of 5,693 and Horace Cureton Elementary is 4079th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).