Edith Landels Elementary vs Mariano Castro 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.
Edith Landels Elementary
Mountain View · Public elementary · Grades K–5
399 students
Mariano Castro Elementary
Mountain View · Public elementary · Grades K–5
248 students
| Measure | Edith Landels Elementary Mountain View, California | Mariano Castro Elementary Mountain View, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #473 of 5,693 | #3155 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7052 of 50,301 | #37287 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 399 | 248 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 82.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 32% |
| city | Mountain View | Mountain View |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edith Landels Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 31.9).
- •Edith Landels Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 32%).
- •Edith Landels Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 47%).
- •Edith Landels Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 82.7%).
- •Mariano Castro Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 21.0).
- •Edith Landels Elementary is the larger school with 399 students compared with 248.
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 Edith Landels Elementary better than Mariano Castro Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Edith Landels Elementary ranks higher (76.4 vs 31.9 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 Edith Landels Elementary and Mariano Castro Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Mountain View and Mountain View in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edith Landels Elementary: 399. Mariano Castro Elementary: 248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edith Landels Elementary and Mariano Castro Elementary rank in California?
Edith Landels Elementary is 473rd of 5,693 and Mariano Castro Elementary is 3155th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).