Del Paso Heights Elementary vs John R. Peterson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 634 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Paso Heights Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
477 students
John R. Peterson Elementary
Huntington Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students
| Measure | Del Paso Heights Elementary Sacramento, California | John R. Peterson Elementary Huntington Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5549 of 5,693 | #996 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49719 of 50,301 | #13494 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 477 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 66% |
| city | Sacramento | Huntington Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John R. Peterson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 8.9).
- •John R. Peterson Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 22%).
- •John R. Peterson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 20%).
- •John R. Peterson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 93.9%).
- •John R. Peterson Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 25.1).
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 Del Paso Heights Elementary better than John R. Peterson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John R. Peterson Elementary ranks higher (66.9 vs 8.9 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 Del Paso Heights Elementary and John R. Peterson Elementary?
About 634 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Huntington Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Paso Heights Elementary: 477. John R. Peterson Elementary: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Paso Heights Elementary and John R. Peterson Elementary rank in California?
Del Paso Heights Elementary is 5549th of 5,693 and John R. Peterson Elementary is 996th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).