Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary vs Manuel De Vargas Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
453 students
Manuel De Vargas Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
| Measure | Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary Santa Clara, California | Manuel De Vargas Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #448 of 5,693 | #1049 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6804 of 50,301 | #14055 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 453 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 44.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 71% |
| city | Santa Clara | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 66.1).
- •Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 71%).
- •Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 63%).
- •Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 44.9%).
- •Manuel De Vargas Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 21.6).
- •Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary is the larger school with 453 students compared with 379.
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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary better than Manuel De Vargas Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary ranks higher (76.8 vs 66.1 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary and Manuel De Vargas Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Santa Clara and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary: 453. Manuel De Vargas Elementary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary and Manuel De Vargas Elementary rank in California?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary is 448th of 5,693 and Manuel De Vargas Elementary is 1049th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).