Horace Cureton Elementary vs Lyndale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Cureton Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
254 students
Lyndale Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
275 students
| Measure | Horace Cureton Elementary San Jose, California | Lyndale Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4079 of 5,693 | #3133 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43274 of 50,301 | #37109 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 254 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 82.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 37% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyndale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 22.5).
- •Lyndale Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Lyndale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Horace Cureton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.1% vs 82.9%).
- •Lyndale Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 23.1).
- •Lyndale Elementary is the larger school with 275 students compared with 254.
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 Horace Cureton Elementary better than Lyndale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lyndale Elementary ranks higher (32.2 vs 22.5 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 Horace Cureton Elementary and Lyndale Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Cureton Elementary: 254. Lyndale Elementary: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Cureton Elementary and Lyndale Elementary rank in California?
Horace Cureton Elementary is 4079th of 5,693 and Lyndale Elementary is 3133rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).