Howard Pence Elementary vs Los Altos 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.
Howard Pence Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
419 students
Los Altos Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
263 students
| Measure | Howard Pence Elementary San Diego, California | Los Altos Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3965 of 5,693 | #3199 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42687 of 50,301 | #37557 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 419 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 37% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Altos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 23.4).
- •Los Altos Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Los Altos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Howard Pence Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 82.1%).
- •Los Altos Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 24.6).
- •Howard Pence Elementary is the larger school with 419 students compared with 263.
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 Howard Pence Elementary better than Los Altos Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Los Altos Elementary ranks higher (31.5 vs 23.4 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 Howard Pence Elementary and Los Altos Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Pence Elementary: 419. Los Altos Elementary: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Pence Elementary and Los Altos Elementary rank in California?
Howard Pence Elementary is 3965th of 5,693 and Los Altos Elementary is 3199th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).