El Toyon Elementary vs Porter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 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
Porter Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
590 students
| Measure | El Toyon Elementary National City, California | Porter Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4067 of 5,693 | #5512 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43210 of 50,301 | #49585 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 381 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 20% |
| city | National City | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Toyon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 9.5).
- •El Toyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 20%).
- •El Toyon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 25%).
- •El Toyon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.6% vs 96.1%).
- •El Toyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 23.6).
- •Porter Elementary is the larger school with 590 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 Porter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), El Toyon Elementary ranks higher (22.6 vs 9.5 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 Porter Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between National City and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Toyon Elementary: 381. Porter Elementary: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Toyon Elementary and Porter Elementary rank in California?
El Toyon Elementary is 4067th of 5,693 and Porter Elementary is 5512th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).