Covington Elementary vs Loyola Elementary
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.
Covington Elementary
Los Altos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
404 students
Loyola Elementary
Los Altos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
367 students
| Measure | Covington Elementary Los Altos, California | Loyola Elementary Los Altos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #22 of 5,693 | #30 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1925 of 50,301 | #2166 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 404 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.2% | 2.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 87% |
| city | Los Altos | Los Altos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.2 vs 85.6).
- •Covington Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 87%).
- •Covington Elementary does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 89%).
- •Loyola Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.7% vs 8.2%).
- •Covington Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 20.4).
- •Covington Elementary is the larger school with 404 students compared with 367.
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 Covington Elementary better than Loyola Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Covington Elementary and Loyola Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Los Altos and Los Altos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Covington Elementary: 404. Loyola Elementary: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Covington Elementary and Loyola Elementary rank in California?
Covington Elementary is 22nd of 5,693 and Loyola Elementary is 30th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).