Harte (Bret) Elementary vs Jones Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 725 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harte (Bret) Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
257 students
Jones Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
257 students
| Measure | Harte (Bret) Elementary San Francisco, California | Jones Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5439 of 5,693 | #1266 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49334 of 50,301 | #16853 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 257 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.9% | 52.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 25.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 62% |
| city | San Francisco | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jones Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 10.5).
- •Jones Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 12%).
- •Jones Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 7.5%).
- •Jones Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.5% vs 80.9%).
- •Harte (Bret) Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 25.7).
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 Harte (Bret) Elementary better than Jones Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jones Elementary ranks higher (61.9 vs 10.5 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 Harte (Bret) Elementary and Jones Elementary?
About 725 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harte (Bret) Elementary: 257. Jones Elementary: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harte (Bret) Elementary and Jones Elementary rank in California?
Harte (Bret) Elementary is 5439th of 5,693 and Jones Elementary is 1266th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).