Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary vs Los Padres Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
646 students
Los Padres Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
620 students
| Measure | Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary Salinas, California | Los Padres Elementary Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4817 of 5,693 | #4985 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46971 of 50,301 | #47705 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 646 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 24% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.3 vs 14.9).
- •Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 24%).
- •Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 25%).
- •Los Padres Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 98%).
- •Los Padres Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 23.9).
- •Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary is the larger school with 646 students compared with 620.
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 Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary better than Los Padres Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary ranks higher (16.3 vs 14.9 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 Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary and Los Padres Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary: 646. Los Padres Elementary: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary and Los Padres Elementary rank in California?
Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary is 4817th of 5,693 and Los Padres Elementary is 4985th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).