College Elementary vs Los Olivos Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Elementary
Santa Ynez · Public elementary · Grades K–K
28 students
Los Olivos Elementary
Los Olivos · Public elementary · Grades K–8
159 students
| Measure | College Elementary Santa Ynez, California | Los Olivos Elementary Los Olivos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #442 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #6708 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–K | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 28 | 159 |
| Enrollment | 28 | 159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.7% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Santa Ynez | Los Olivos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Olivos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 67.0).
- •Los Olivos Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 35.7%).
- •College Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.9).
- •Los Olivos Elementary is the larger school with 159 students compared with 28.
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 College Elementary better than Los Olivos Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Los Olivos Elementary ranks higher (77.0 vs 67.0 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 College Elementary and Los Olivos Elementary?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Santa Ynez and Los Olivos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Elementary: 28. Los Olivos Elementary: 159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Elementary and Los Olivos Elementary rank in California?
College Elementary is unranked and Los Olivos Elementary is 442nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).