Howell Mountain Elementary vs Saint Helena Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howell Mountain Elementary
Angwin · Public elementary · Grades K–8
85 students
Saint Helena Elementary
St. Helena · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
229 students
| Measure | Howell Mountain Elementary Angwin, California | Saint Helena Elementary St. Helena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1599 of 5,693 | #1196 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #21025 of 50,301 | #15945 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 85 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 85 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 54% |
| city | Angwin | St. Helena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saint Helena Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 55.9).
- •Howell Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 54%).
- •Saint Helena Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44.5%).
- •Saint Helena Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 60%).
- •Howell Mountain Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.3).
- •Saint Helena Elementary is the larger school with 229 students compared with 85.
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 Howell Mountain Elementary better than Saint Helena Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Saint Helena Elementary ranks higher (63.3 vs 55.9 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 Howell Mountain Elementary and Saint Helena Elementary?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Angwin and St. Helena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howell Mountain Elementary: 85. Saint Helena Elementary: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howell Mountain Elementary and Saint Helena Elementary rank in California?
Howell Mountain Elementary is 1599th of 5,693 and Saint Helena Elementary is 1196th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).