Harding University Partnership vs Santa Barbara Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.0 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
Santa Barbara Community Academy
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
221 students
| Measure | Harding University Partnership Santa Barbara, California | Santa Barbara Community Academy Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3385 of 5,693 | #3415 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38931 of 50,301 | #39155 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 364 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (29.4 vs 29.1).
- •Harding University Partnership does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Santa Barbara Community Academy does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Harding University Partnership does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 82.4%).
- •Harding University Partnership does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.4).
- •Harding University Partnership is the larger school with 364 students compared with 221.
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 Santa Barbara Community Academy?
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 Santa Barbara Community Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding University Partnership: 364. Santa Barbara Community Academy: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding University Partnership and Santa Barbara Community Academy rank in California?
Harding University Partnership is 3385th of 5,693 and Santa Barbara Community Academy is 3415th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).