Escondido Elementary vs Oak Knoll Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Escondido Elementary
Stanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
Oak Knoll Elementary
Menlo Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
574 students
| Measure | Escondido Elementary Stanford, California | Oak Knoll Elementary Menlo Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #501 of 5,693 | #42 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7393 of 50,301 | #2414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 432 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 5.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 85% |
| city | Stanford | Menlo Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Knoll Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.1 vs 75.9).
- •Oak Knoll Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 71%).
- •Oak Knoll Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 70%).
- •Oak Knoll Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.7% vs 20.6%).
- •Escondido Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.1).
- •Oak Knoll Elementary is the larger school with 574 students compared with 432.
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 Escondido Elementary better than Oak Knoll Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Knoll Elementary ranks higher (85.1 vs 75.9 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 Escondido Elementary and Oak Knoll Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Stanford and Menlo Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Escondido Elementary: 432. Oak Knoll Elementary: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Escondido Elementary and Oak Knoll Elementary rank in California?
Escondido Elementary is 501st of 5,693 and Oak Knoll Elementary is 42nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).