Dapplegray Elementary vs Soleado Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dapplegray Elementary
Rolling Hills Estates · Public elementary · Grades K–5
639 students
Soleado Elementary
Rancho Palos Verdes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students
| Measure | Dapplegray Elementary Rolling Hills Estates, California | Soleado Elementary Rancho Palos Verdes, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #284 of 5,693 | #200 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5016 of 50,301 | #4177 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 639 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.2% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 80% |
| city | Rolling Hills Estates | Rancho Palos Verdes |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Soleado Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 79.9).
- •Soleado Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 74%).
- •Dapplegray Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 13.3%).
- •Soleado Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 23.7).
- •Dapplegray Elementary is the larger school with 639 students compared with 443.
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 Dapplegray Elementary better than Soleado Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Soleado Elementary ranks higher (81.5 vs 79.9 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 Dapplegray Elementary and Soleado Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dapplegray Elementary: 639. Soleado Elementary: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dapplegray Elementary and Soleado Elementary rank in California?
Dapplegray Elementary is 284th of 5,693 and Soleado Elementary is 200th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).