Fiesta Gardens International Elementary vs LEAD Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
LEAD Elementary
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
349 students
| Measure | Fiesta Gardens International Elementary San Mateo, California | LEAD Elementary San Mateo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3187 of 5,693 | #4532 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37480 of 50,301 | #45665 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 418 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 24% |
| city | San Mateo | San Mateo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fiesta Gardens International Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 18.7).
- •Fiesta Gardens International Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Fiesta Gardens International Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 23%).
- •Fiesta Gardens International Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56% vs 66.5%).
- •LEAD Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.0).
- •Fiesta Gardens International Elementary is the larger school with 418 students compared with 349.
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 Fiesta Gardens International Elementary better than LEAD Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fiesta Gardens International Elementary ranks higher (31.6 vs 18.7 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 Fiesta Gardens International Elementary and LEAD Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between San Mateo and San Mateo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary: 418. LEAD Elementary: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fiesta Gardens International Elementary and LEAD Elementary rank in California?
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary is 3187th of 5,693 and LEAD Elementary is 4532nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).