Howard Pence Elementary vs Walt Disney Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 212 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
Walt Disney Elementary
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
| Measure | Howard Pence Elementary San Diego, California | Walt Disney Elementary Burbank, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3965 of 5,693 | #1323 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42687 of 50,301 | #17688 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 419 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 56% |
| city | San Diego | Burbank |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walt Disney Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 23.4).
- •Walt Disney Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 31%).
- •Walt Disney Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 34%).
- •Walt Disney Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 71.8%).
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 Walt Disney Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Walt Disney Elementary ranks higher (60.8 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 Walt Disney Elementary?
About 212 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Burbank in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Pence Elementary: 419. Walt Disney Elementary: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Pence Elementary and Walt Disney Elementary rank in California?
Howard Pence Elementary is 3965th of 5,693 and Walt Disney Elementary is 1323rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).