Harding University Partnership vs Neal Dow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 622 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harding University Partnership
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
364 students
Neal Dow Elementary
Chico · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
| Measure | Harding University Partnership Santa Barbara, California | Neal Dow Elementary Chico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3385 of 5,693 | #3335 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38931 of 50,301 | #38628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 364 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 67.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Chico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (29.4 vs 29.9).
- •Harding University Partnership does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Harding University Partnership does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Neal Dow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.9% vs 78%).
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 Harding University Partnership better than Neal Dow Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harding University Partnership and Neal Dow Elementary?
About 622 km in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Chico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding University Partnership: 364. Neal Dow Elementary: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding University Partnership and Neal Dow Elementary rank in California?
Harding University Partnership is 3385th of 5,693 and Neal Dow Elementary is 3335th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).