Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary vs Paloma Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary
Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–5
579 students
Paloma Elementary
San Marcos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
758 students
| Measure | Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary Vista, California | Paloma Elementary San Marcos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2062 of 5,693 | #590 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #27090 of 50,301 | #8469 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 579 | 758 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 31.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 70% |
| city | Vista | San Marcos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paloma Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 47.1).
- •Paloma Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 53%).
- •Paloma Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 54%).
- •Paloma Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 69.1%).
- •Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 23.0).
- •Paloma Elementary is the larger school with 758 students compared with 579.
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 Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary better than Paloma Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Paloma Elementary ranks higher (74.2 vs 47.1 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 Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary and Paloma Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Vista and San Marcos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary: 579. Paloma Elementary: 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary and Paloma Elementary rank in California?
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary is 2062nd of 5,693 and Paloma Elementary is 590th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).