Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary vs Sanchez (David J.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,177 students
Sanchez (David J.) Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
654 students
| Measure | Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary Santa Maria, California | Sanchez (David J.) Elementary Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3706 of 5,693 | #4553 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41136 of 50,301 | #45753 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,177 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 1,177 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.7% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 34% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.9 vs 18.6).
- •Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 34%).
- •Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.7% vs 96.2%).
- •Sanchez (David J.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 25.6).
- •Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary is the larger school with 1,177 students compared with 654.
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 Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary better than Sanchez (David J.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary ranks higher (25.9 vs 18.6 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 Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary and Sanchez (David J.) Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary: 1,177. Sanchez (David J.) Elementary: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary and Sanchez (David J.) Elementary rank in California?
Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary is 3706th of 5,693 and Sanchez (David J.) Elementary is 4553rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).