Edison Elementary vs Normal Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
375 students
Normal Heights Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
275 students
| Measure | Edison Elementary San Diego, California | Normal Heights Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2239 of 5,693 | #2122 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #29125 of 50,301 | #27777 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 375 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 52% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Normal Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 44.2).
- •Edison Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Normal Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Normal Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 96.3%).
- •Edison Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 22.9).
- •Edison Elementary is the larger school with 375 students compared with 275.
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 Edison Elementary better than Normal Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Normal Heights Elementary ranks higher (46.2 vs 44.2 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 Edison Elementary and Normal Heights Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Elementary: 375. Normal Heights Elementary: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Elementary and Normal Heights Elementary rank in California?
Edison Elementary is 2239th of 5,693 and Normal Heights Elementary is 2122nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).