Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary vs Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 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
Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
526 students
| Measure | Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary Salinas, California | Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4817 of 5,693 | #4834 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46971 of 50,301 | #47038 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 646 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 28% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.3 vs 16.2).
- •Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.1% vs 98%).
- •Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 26.3).
- •Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary is the larger school with 646 students compared with 526.
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 Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary and Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary: 646. Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary and Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary rank in California?
Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary is 4817th of 5,693 and Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary is 4834th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).