Kermit King Elementary vs Louise Van Meter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 210 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kermit King Elementary
Paso Robles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
507 students
Louise Van Meter Elementary
Los Gatos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
507 students
| Measure | Kermit King Elementary Paso Robles, California | Louise Van Meter Elementary Los Gatos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1782 of 5,693 | #177 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #23557 of 50,301 | #3956 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 507 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 507 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.8% | 6.7% |
| Students per teacher | 28.2 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 75% |
| city | Paso Robles | Los Gatos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Louise Van Meter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 52.3).
- •Louise Van Meter Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 53%).
- •Louise Van Meter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 59%).
- •Louise Van Meter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.7% vs 55.8%).
- •Louise Van Meter Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 28.2).
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 Kermit King Elementary better than Louise Van Meter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Louise Van Meter Elementary ranks higher (81.9 vs 52.3 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 Kermit King Elementary and Louise Van Meter Elementary?
About 210 km in a straight line, between Paso Robles and Los Gatos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kermit King Elementary: 507. Louise Van Meter Elementary: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kermit King Elementary and Louise Van Meter Elementary rank in California?
Kermit King Elementary is 1782nd of 5,693 and Louise Van Meter Elementary is 177th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).