Hardy Elementary vs Iftin Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hardy Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
353 students
Iftin Charter
San Diego · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
531 students
| Measure | Hardy Elementary San Diego, California | Iftin Charter San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1072 of 5,693 | #4508 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14329 of 50,301 | #45527 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 353 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 78.7% |
| Students per teacher | 27.2 | 31.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 31% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hardy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 18.9).
- •Hardy Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 31%).
- •Hardy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 29%).
- •Hardy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 78.7%).
- •Hardy Elementary does better on students per teacher (27.2 vs 31.2).
- •Iftin Charter is the larger school with 531 students compared with 353.
- •Hardy Elementary is a public school while Iftin Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hardy Elementary better than Iftin Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Hardy Elementary ranks higher (65.7 vs 18.9 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 Hardy Elementary and Iftin Charter?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hardy Elementary: 353. Iftin Charter: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hardy Elementary and Iftin Charter rank in California?
Hardy Elementary is 1072nd of 5,693 and Iftin Charter is 4508th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).