El Toyon Elementary vs Ira Harbison
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Toyon Elementary
National City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
381 students
Ira Harbison
National City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
393 students
| Measure | El Toyon Elementary National City, California | Ira Harbison National City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4067 of 5,693 | #4069 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43210 of 50,301 | #43221 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 381 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 76.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 24% |
| city | National City | National City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (22.6 vs 22.6).
- •El Toyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 24%).
- •Ira Harbison does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.6% vs 86.6%).
- •El Toyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 23.1).
- •Ira Harbison is the larger school with 393 students compared with 381.
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 Toyon Elementary better than Ira Harbison?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are El Toyon Elementary and Ira Harbison?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between National City and National City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Toyon Elementary: 381. Ira Harbison: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Toyon Elementary and Ira Harbison rank in California?
El Toyon Elementary is 4067th of 5,693 and Ira Harbison is 4069th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).