Costano Elementary vs Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 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
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy
East Palo Alto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
276 students
| Measure | Costano Elementary East Palo Alto, California | Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy East Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5280 of 5,693 | #5502 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48758 of 50,301 | #49562 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 369 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | East Palo Alto | East Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Costano Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.3 vs 9.6).
- •Costano Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Costano Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 90%).
- •Costano Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.4).
- •Costano Elementary is the larger school with 369 students compared with 276.
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 Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Costano Elementary ranks higher (12.3 vs 9.6 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 Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between East Palo Alto and East Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Costano Elementary: 369. Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Costano Elementary and Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy rank in California?
Costano Elementary is 5280th of 5,693 and Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy is 5502nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).