Horace Mann Elementary vs Selma Olinder 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.
Horace Mann Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
293 students
Selma Olinder Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
269 students
| Measure | Horace Mann Elementary San Jose, California | Selma Olinder Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3804 of 5,693 | #4651 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41760 of 50,301 | #46246 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 293 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.9 vs 17.7).
- •Horace Mann Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 80.3%).
- •Selma Olinder Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 20.9).
- •Horace Mann Elementary is the larger school with 293 students compared with 269.
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 Mann Elementary better than Selma Olinder Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Mann Elementary ranks higher (24.9 vs 17.7 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 Mann Elementary and Selma Olinder Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann Elementary: 293. Selma Olinder Elementary: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann Elementary and Selma Olinder Elementary rank in California?
Horace Mann Elementary is 3804th of 5,693 and Selma Olinder Elementary is 4651st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).