Foothill Elementary vs Mountain View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothill Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
413 students
Mountain View Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
351 students
| Measure | Foothill Elementary Santa Barbara, California | Mountain View Elementary Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #353 of 5,693 | #340 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5778 of 50,301 | #5620 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 413 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.7% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 75% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.6 vs 78.9).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 74%).
- •Foothill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 75%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 17.7%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 21.7).
- •Foothill Elementary is the larger school with 413 students compared with 351.
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 Foothill Elementary better than Mountain View Elementary?
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 Foothill Elementary and Mountain View Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill Elementary: 413. Mountain View Elementary: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill Elementary and Mountain View Elementary rank in California?
Foothill Elementary is 353rd of 5,693 and Mountain View Elementary is 340th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).