Hillside Elementary vs Stanton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Elementary
San Leandro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
347 students
Stanton Elementary
Castro Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
515 students
| Measure | Hillside Elementary San Leandro, California | Stanton Elementary Castro Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5574 of 5,693 | #1777 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49790 of 50,301 | #23439 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 347 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 53% |
| city | San Leandro | Castro Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stanton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 8.6).
- •Stanton Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 12%).
- •Stanton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 20%).
- •Stanton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 87%).
- •Stanton Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.5 vs 24.8).
- •Stanton Elementary is the larger school with 515 students compared with 347.
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 Hillside Elementary better than Stanton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Stanton Elementary ranks higher (52.5 vs 8.6 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 Hillside Elementary and Stanton Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between San Leandro and Castro Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Elementary: 347. Stanton Elementary: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Elementary and Stanton Elementary rank in California?
Hillside Elementary is 5574th of 5,693 and Stanton Elementary is 1777th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).