Escondido Elementary vs Walter Hays Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.7 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
Walter Hays Elementary
Palo Alto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
305 students
| Measure | Escondido Elementary Stanford, California | Walter Hays Elementary Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #501 of 5,693 | #173 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7393 of 50,301 | #3928 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 432 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 83% |
| city | Stanford | Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter Hays Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 75.9).
- •Walter Hays Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 71%).
- •Walter Hays Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 70%).
- •Walter Hays Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17% vs 20.6%).
- •Escondido Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 21.8).
- •Escondido Elementary is the larger school with 432 students compared with 305.
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 Walter Hays Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Walter Hays Elementary ranks higher (82.0 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 Walter Hays Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Stanford and Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Escondido Elementary: 432. Walter Hays Elementary: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Escondido Elementary and Walter Hays Elementary rank in California?
Escondido Elementary is 501st of 5,693 and Walter Hays Elementary is 173rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).