Innovations Academy vs Vista Grande Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Innovations Academy
San Diego · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
436 students
Vista Grande Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
| Measure | Innovations Academy San Diego, California | Vista Grande Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2455 of 5,693 | #878 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31206 of 50,301 | #12039 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 436 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.7% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 77% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Grande Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 41.1).
- •Vista Grande Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 36%).
- •Vista Grande Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 43%).
- •Innovations Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.7% vs 42.9%).
- •Innovations Academy does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 24.3).
- •Innovations Academy is the larger school with 436 students compared with 364.
- •Innovations Academy is a charter school while Vista Grande Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Innovations Academy better than Vista Grande Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Grande Elementary ranks higher (69.0 vs 41.1 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 Innovations Academy and Vista Grande Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Innovations Academy: 436. Vista Grande Elementary: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Innovations Academy and Vista Grande Elementary rank in California?
Innovations Academy is 2455th of 5,693 and Vista Grande Elementary is 878th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).