Foster Elementary vs Hearst Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foster Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
518 students
Hearst Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
527 students
| Measure | Foster Elementary San Diego, California | Hearst Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2201 of 5,693 | #366 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28790 of 50,301 | #5961 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 518 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 25.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 84% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hearst Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 44.7).
- •Hearst Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 47%).
- •Hearst Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 52%).
- •Hearst Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 59.3%).
- •Foster Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 26.4).
- •Hearst Elementary is the larger school with 527 students compared with 518.
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 Foster Elementary better than Hearst Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hearst Elementary ranks higher (78.3 vs 44.7 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 Foster Elementary and Hearst Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster Elementary: 518. Hearst Elementary: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster Elementary and Hearst Elementary rank in California?
Foster Elementary is 2201st of 5,693 and Hearst Elementary is 366th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).