Harborside Elementary vs Lauderbach (J. Calvin) 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.
Harborside Elementary
Chula Vista Β· Public elementary Β· Grades Kβ6
524 students
Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary
Chula Vista Β· Public elementary Β· Grades Kβ6
763 students
| Measure | Harborside Elementary Chula Vista, California | Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3933 of 5,693 | #3492 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42495 of 50,301 | #39752 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades Kβ6 | Grades Kβ6 |
| Students | 524 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 83.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 35% |
| city | Chula Vista | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.1 vs 23.7).
- β’Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 28%).
- β’Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- β’Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.7% vs 87.2%).
- β’Harborside Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 23.1).
- β’Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary is the larger school with 763 students compared with 524.
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 Harborside Elementary better than Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary ranks higher (28.1 vs 23.7 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 Harborside Elementary and Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harborside Elementary: 524. Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harborside Elementary and Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary rank in California?
Harborside Elementary is 3933rd of 5,693 and Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary is 3492nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).