Grace Smith Elementary vs La Honda Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 763 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grace Smith Elementary
Niland · Public elementary · Grades K–4
65 students
La Honda Elementary
La Honda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
65 students
| Measure | Grace Smith Elementary Niland, California | La Honda Elementary La Honda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2307 of 5,693 | #1069 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #29882 of 50,301 | #14271 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 65 | 65 |
| Enrollment | 65 | 65 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 21.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 54.5% |
| city | Niland | La Honda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Honda Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 43.1).
- •La Honda Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 44.5%).
- •La Honda Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 92.3%).
- •Grace Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.3).
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 Grace Smith Elementary better than La Honda Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Honda Elementary ranks higher (65.8 vs 43.1 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 Grace Smith Elementary and La Honda Elementary?
About 763 km in a straight line, between Niland and La Honda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grace Smith Elementary: 65. La Honda Elementary: 65. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grace Smith Elementary and La Honda Elementary rank in California?
Grace Smith Elementary is 2307th of 5,693 and La Honda Elementary is 1069th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).