Cold Spring Elementary vs Nora Sterry Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 120 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cold Spring Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
188 students
Nora Sterry Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
188 students
| Measure | Cold Spring Elementary Santa Barbara, California | Nora Sterry Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 5,693 | #2322 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #409 of 50,301 | #30044 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 188 | 188 |
| Enrollment | 188 | 188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.9% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 47% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cold Spring Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.0 vs 42.9).
- •Cold Spring Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 47%).
- •Cold Spring Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 52%).
- •Cold Spring Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.9% vs 84%).
- •Cold Spring Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.1).
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 Cold Spring Elementary better than Nora Sterry Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cold Spring Elementary ranks higher (92.0 vs 42.9 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 Cold Spring Elementary and Nora Sterry Elementary?
About 120 km in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cold Spring Elementary: 188. Nora Sterry Elementary: 188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cold Spring Elementary and Nora Sterry Elementary rank in California?
Cold Spring Elementary is 4th of 5,693 and Nora Sterry Elementary is 2322nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).