George C. Payne Elementary vs Leroy Anderson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 882 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George C. Payne Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
417 students
Leroy Anderson Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students
| Measure | George C. Payne Elementary San Jose, California | Leroy Anderson Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #801 of 5,693 | #3528 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11074 of 50,301 | #40035 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 417 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.4% | 85.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 42% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George C. Payne Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 27.6).
- •George C. Payne Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 42%).
- •George C. Payne Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •George C. Payne Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 85.4%).
- •George C. Payne Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 22.2).
- •George C. Payne Elementary is the larger school with 417 students compared with 377.
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 George C. Payne Elementary better than Leroy Anderson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), George C. Payne Elementary ranks higher (70.3 vs 27.6 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 George C. Payne Elementary and Leroy Anderson Elementary?
About 882 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George C. Payne Elementary: 417. Leroy Anderson Elementary: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George C. Payne Elementary and Leroy Anderson Elementary rank in California?
George C. Payne Elementary is 801st of 5,693 and Leroy Anderson Elementary is 3528th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).