Costano Elementary vs KIPP Esperanza High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Costano Elementary
East Palo Alto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
369 students
KIPP Esperanza High
East Palo Alto · Charter high · Grades 9–12
194 students
| Measure | Costano Elementary East Palo Alto, California | KIPP Esperanza High East Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5280 of 5,693 | #737 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #48758 of 50,301 | #12518 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 369 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| city | East Palo Alto | East Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Esperanza High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 12.3).
- •Costano Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90% vs 95.9%).
- •KIPP Esperanza High does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 17.6).
- •Costano Elementary is the larger school with 369 students compared with 194.
- •Costano Elementary is a public school while KIPP Esperanza High is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Costano Elementary better than KIPP Esperanza High?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Esperanza High ranks higher (33.6 vs 12.3 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 Costano Elementary and KIPP Esperanza High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between East Palo Alto and East Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Costano Elementary: 369. KIPP Esperanza High: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Costano Elementary and KIPP Esperanza High rank in California?
Costano Elementary is 5280th of 5,693 and KIPP Esperanza High is 737th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).