Hope Elementary vs Vieja Valley Elementary
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.
Hope Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
279 students
Vieja Valley Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
313 students
| Measure | Hope Elementary Santa Barbara, California | Vieja Valley Elementary Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1205 of 5,693 | #910 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16099 of 50,301 | #12396 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 279 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 28.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vieja Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 63.0).
- •Vieja Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Vieja Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Vieja Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 42.3%).
- •Hope Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 20.9).
- •Vieja Valley Elementary is the larger school with 313 students compared with 279.
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 Hope Elementary better than Vieja Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vieja Valley Elementary ranks higher (68.5 vs 63.0 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 Hope Elementary and Vieja Valley Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hope Elementary: 279. Vieja Valley Elementary: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hope Elementary and Vieja Valley Elementary rank in California?
Hope Elementary is 1205th of 5,693 and Vieja Valley Elementary is 910th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).