Kimball vs Olivewood
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kimball
National City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
322 students
Olivewood
National City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
424 students
| Measure | Kimball National City, California | Olivewood National City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3508 of 5,693 | #4060 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39863 of 50,301 | #43165 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 322 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 29% |
| city | National City | National City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kimball scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 22.7).
- •Kimball does better on math proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Kimball does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Kimball does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82% vs 86.6%).
- •Olivewood does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 24.8).
- •Olivewood is the larger school with 424 students compared with 322.
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 Kimball better than Olivewood?
On the Success Index (US), Kimball ranks higher (27.9 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 Kimball and Olivewood?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between National City and National City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kimball: 322. Olivewood: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kimball and Olivewood rank in California?
Kimball is 3508th of 5,693 and Olivewood is 4060th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).