Ira Harbison vs Perry 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.
Ira Harbison
National City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
393 students
Perry Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
341 students
| Measure | Ira Harbison National City, California | Perry Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4069 of 5,693 | #2429 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43221 of 50,301 | #30953 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 393 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 47% |
| city | National City | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perry Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 22.6).
- •Perry Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 24%).
- •Perry Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Perry Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73% vs 76.6%).
- •Perry Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.1).
- •Ira Harbison is the larger school with 393 students compared with 341.
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 Ira Harbison better than Perry Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Perry Elementary ranks higher (41.5 vs 22.6 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 Ira Harbison and Perry Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between National City and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ira Harbison: 393. Perry Elementary: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ira Harbison and Perry Elementary rank in California?
Ira Harbison is 4069th of 5,693 and Perry Elementary is 2429th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).