College Elementary vs Solvang Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 5.8 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
Solvang Elementary
Solvang · Public elementary · Grades K–8
602 students
| Measure | College Elementary Santa Ynez, California | Solvang Elementary Solvang, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #821 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #11417 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–K | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 28 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 28 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.7% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 68% |
| Math proficiency | – | 68% |
| city | Santa Ynez | Solvang |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Solvang Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 67.0).
- •College Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 38.2%).
- •College Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 19.4).
- •Solvang Elementary is the larger school with 602 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 Solvang Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Solvang Elementary ranks higher (69.9 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 Solvang Elementary?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Santa Ynez and Solvang in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Elementary: 28. Solvang Elementary: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Elementary and Solvang Elementary rank in California?
College Elementary is unranked and Solvang Elementary is 821st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).