Heritage vs Vail Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 108 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage
Phelan · Public elementary · Grades K–8
563 students
Vail Elementary
Temecula · Public elementary · Grades K–5
563 students
| Measure | Heritage Phelan, California | Vail Elementary Temecula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1194 of 5,693 | #3264 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15915 of 50,301 | #38054 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 563 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 64.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Phelan | Temecula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 30.8).
- •Heritage does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 64.8%).
- •Vail Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 24.5).
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 Heritage better than Vail Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage ranks higher (63.3 vs 30.8 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 Heritage and Vail Elementary?
About 108 km in a straight line, between Phelan and Temecula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage: 563. Vail Elementary: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage and Vail Elementary rank in California?
Heritage is 1194th of 5,693 and Vail Elementary is 3264th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).