Harding University Partnership vs Olive Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 483 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
Olive Elementary
Novato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
| Measure | Harding University Partnership Santa Barbara, California | Olive Elementary Novato, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3385 of 5,693 | #1577 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38931 of 50,301 | #20784 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% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 57% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Novato |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olive Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 29.4).
- •Olive Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 35%).
- •Olive Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Olive Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 78%).
- •Harding University Partnership does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 21.4).
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 Olive Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Olive Elementary ranks higher (56.3 vs 29.4 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 Harding University Partnership and Olive Elementary?
About 483 km in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Novato in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding University Partnership: 364. Olive Elementary: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding University Partnership and Olive Elementary rank in California?
Harding University Partnership is 3385th of 5,693 and Olive Elementary is 1577th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).