El Camino Elementary vs Foothill 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.
El Camino Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
350 students
Foothill Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
413 students
| Measure | El Camino Elementary Santa Barbara, California | Foothill Elementary Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2240 of 5,693 | #353 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #29126 of 50,301 | #5778 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 350 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 17.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 74% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 44.2).
- •Foothill Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 42%).
- •Foothill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 47%).
- •Foothill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 46.6%).
- •El Camino Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 21.7).
- •Foothill Elementary is the larger school with 413 students compared with 350.
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 El Camino Elementary better than Foothill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Foothill Elementary ranks higher (78.6 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 El Camino Elementary and Foothill Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Camino Elementary: 350. Foothill Elementary: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Camino Elementary and Foothill Elementary rank in California?
El Camino Elementary is 2240th of 5,693 and Foothill Elementary is 353rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).