Katherine Elementary vs Santa Susana Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katherine Elementary
Simi Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
300 students
Santa Susana Elementary
Simi Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
312 students
| Measure | Katherine Elementary Simi Valley, California | Santa Susana Elementary Simi Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2417 of 5,693 | #4153 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30881 of 50,301 | #43682 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 300 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 67.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Simi Valley | Simi Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Katherine Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.6 vs 21.9).
- •Katherine Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Katherine Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Katherine Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.7% vs 67.6%).
- •Santa Susana Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 23.1).
- •Santa Susana Elementary is the larger school with 312 students compared with 300.
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 Katherine Elementary better than Santa Susana Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Katherine Elementary ranks higher (41.6 vs 21.9 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 Katherine Elementary and Santa Susana Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Simi Valley and Simi Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Katherine Elementary: 300. Santa Susana Elementary: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Katherine Elementary and Santa Susana Elementary rank in California?
Katherine Elementary is 2417th of 5,693 and Santa Susana Elementary is 4153rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).