John A. Otis Elementary vs Olivewood
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 821 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John A. Otis Elementary
National City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
367 students
Olivewood
National City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
424 students
| Measure | John A. Otis Elementary National City, California | Olivewood National City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3222 of 5,693 | #4060 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37737 of 50,301 | #43165 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 367 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.2% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 29% |
| city | National City | National City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John A. Otis Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.2 vs 22.7).
- •John A. Otis Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 29%).
- •John A. Otis Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 41%).
- •John A. Otis Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 86.6%).
- •John A. Otis Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 23.6).
- •Olivewood is the larger school with 424 students compared with 367.
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 John A. Otis Elementary better than Olivewood?
On the Success Index (US), John A. Otis Elementary ranks higher (31.2 vs 22.7 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 John A. Otis Elementary and Olivewood?
About 821 m in a straight line, between National City and National City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John A. Otis Elementary: 367. Olivewood: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John A. Otis Elementary and Olivewood rank in California?
John A. Otis Elementary is 3222nd of 5,693 and Olivewood is 4060th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).