John J. Doyle Elementary vs Santa Fe 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.
John J. Doyle Elementary
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
552 students
Santa Fe Elementary
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
809 students
| Measure | John J. Doyle Elementary Porterville, California | Santa Fe Elementary Porterville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4290 of 5,693 | #1937 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44409 of 50,301 | #25464 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 552 | 809 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 809 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 64% |
| city | Porterville | Porterville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Fe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 20.7).
- •Santa Fe Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 35%).
- •Santa Fe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 40%).
- •Santa Fe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.9% vs 99.3%).
- •Santa Fe Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 25.1).
- •Santa Fe Elementary is the larger school with 809 students compared with 552.
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 J. Doyle Elementary better than Santa Fe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Fe Elementary ranks higher (49.6 vs 20.7 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 J. Doyle Elementary and Santa Fe Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Porterville and Porterville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John J. Doyle Elementary: 552. Santa Fe Elementary: 809. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John J. Doyle Elementary and Santa Fe Elementary rank in California?
John J. Doyle Elementary is 4290th of 5,693 and Santa Fe Elementary is 1937th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).