Crestview Elementary vs Katherine R. Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 309 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crestview Elementary
Vandenberg Air Force Base · Public elementary · Grades K–6
373 students
Katherine R. Smith Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
373 students
| Measure | Crestview Elementary Vandenberg Air Force Base, California | Katherine R. Smith Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1025 of 5,693 | #5107 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13762 of 50,301 | #48137 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 373 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 16% |
| city | Vandenberg Air Force Base | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crestview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 13.9).
- •Crestview Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 16%).
- •Crestview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 20%).
- •Crestview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 73.7%).
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 Crestview Elementary better than Katherine R. Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Crestview Elementary ranks higher (66.5 vs 13.9 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 Crestview Elementary and Katherine R. Smith Elementary?
About 309 km in a straight line, between Vandenberg Air Force Base and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crestview Elementary: 373. Katherine R. Smith Elementary: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crestview Elementary and Katherine R. Smith Elementary rank in California?
Crestview Elementary is 1025th of 5,693 and Katherine R. Smith Elementary is 5107th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).