George Nicoloff Elementary vs Smythe 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.
George Nicoloff Elementary
San Ysidro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
616 students
Smythe Elementary
San Ysidro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
534 students
| Measure | George Nicoloff Elementary San Ysidro, California | Smythe Elementary San Ysidro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5115 of 5,693 | #3975 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48172 of 50,301 | #42720 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 616 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| city | San Ysidro | San Ysidro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smythe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 13.8).
- •Smythe Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Smythe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 24%).
- •Smythe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 79.9%).
- •Smythe Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 24.6).
- •George Nicoloff Elementary is the larger school with 616 students compared with 534.
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 Nicoloff Elementary better than Smythe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Smythe Elementary ranks higher (23.4 vs 13.8 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 Nicoloff Elementary and Smythe Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Ysidro and San Ysidro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Nicoloff Elementary: 616. Smythe Elementary: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Nicoloff Elementary and Smythe Elementary rank in California?
George Nicoloff Elementary is 5115th of 5,693 and Smythe Elementary is 3975th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).