Escondido Elementary vs Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 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
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford
Palo Alto · Public other · Grades K–12
15 students
| Measure | Escondido Elementary Stanford, California | Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #501 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #7393 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 432 | 15 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 15 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 5.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | – |
| Math proficiency | 71% | – |
| city | Stanford | Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 20.6%).
- •Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford does better on students per teacher (5.0 vs 18.0).
- •Escondido Elementary is the larger school with 432 students compared with 15.
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 Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford?
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 Escondido Elementary and Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Stanford and Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Escondido Elementary: 432. Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford: 15. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Escondido Elementary and Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford rank in California?
Escondido Elementary is 501st of 5,693 and Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).