El Toyon Elementary vs Palmer Way
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
Palmer Way
National City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
387 students
| Measure | El Toyon Elementary National City, California | Palmer Way National City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4067 of 5,693 | #2749 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43210 of 50,301 | #33803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 381 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 40% |
| city | National City | National City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmer Way scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 22.6).
- •Palmer Way does better on math proficiency (40% vs 30%).
- •Palmer Way does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 39%).
- •Palmer Way does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 86.6%).
- •El Toyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 22.8).
- •Palmer Way is the larger school with 387 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 Palmer Way?
On the Success Index (US), Palmer Way ranks higher (37.3 vs 22.6 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 Toyon Elementary and Palmer Way?
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. Palmer Way: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Toyon Elementary and Palmer Way rank in California?
El Toyon Elementary is 4067th of 5,693 and Palmer Way is 2749th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).