Kimball vs Silver Strand Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.3 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
Silver Strand Elementary
Coronado · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
| Measure | Kimball National City, California | Silver Strand Elementary Coronado, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3508 of 5,693 | #602 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39863 of 50,301 | #8602 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 322 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 24.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| city | National City | Coronado |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Strand Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 27.9).
- •Silver Strand Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Silver Strand Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Silver Strand Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 82%).
- •Silver Strand Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 24.8).
- •Silver Strand Elementary is the larger school with 324 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 Silver Strand Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Strand Elementary ranks higher (74.0 vs 27.9 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 Kimball and Silver Strand Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between National City and Coronado in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kimball: 322. Silver Strand Elementary: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kimball and Silver Strand Elementary rank in California?
Kimball is 3508th of 5,693 and Silver Strand Elementary is 602nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).