Fulton K-8 vs San Altos Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fulton K-8
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–8
310 students
San Altos Elementary
Lemon Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
338 students
| Measure | Fulton K-8 San Diego, California | San Altos Elementary Lemon Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4885 of 5,693 | #3578 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47302 of 50,301 | #40357 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 310 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| city | San Diego | Lemon Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Altos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.1 vs 15.7).
- •San Altos Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •San Altos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •San Altos Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 90.3%).
- •San Altos Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.1).
- •San Altos Elementary is the larger school with 338 students compared with 310.
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 Fulton K-8 better than San Altos Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), San Altos Elementary ranks higher (27.1 vs 15.7 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 Fulton K-8 and San Altos Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Lemon Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fulton K-8: 310. San Altos Elementary: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fulton K-8 and San Altos Elementary rank in California?
Fulton K-8 is 4885th of 5,693 and San Altos Elementary is 3578th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).