Freedom Elementary vs Starlight Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freedom Elementary
Freedom · Public elementary · Grades K–5
479 students
Starlight Elementary
Watsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students
| Measure | Freedom Elementary Freedom, California | Starlight Elementary Watsonville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4739 of 5,693 | #5225 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46649 of 50,301 | #48547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 479 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 91.6% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 28% |
| city | Freedom | Watsonville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freedom Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.9 vs 12.9).
- •Starlight Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 26%).
- •Freedom Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 21%).
- •Freedom Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 91.6%).
- •Starlight Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 25.2).
- •Freedom Elementary is the larger school with 479 students compared with 383.
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 Freedom Elementary better than Starlight Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Freedom Elementary ranks higher (16.9 vs 12.9 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 Freedom Elementary and Starlight Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Freedom and Watsonville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freedom Elementary: 479. Starlight Elementary: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freedom Elementary and Starlight Elementary rank in California?
Freedom Elementary is 4739th of 5,693 and Starlight Elementary is 5225th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).