King City Arts Magnet vs Santa Lucia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 745 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King City Arts Magnet
King City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
424 students
Santa Lucia Elementary
King City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
637 students
| Measure | King City Arts Magnet King City, California | Santa Lucia Elementary King City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4696 of 5,693 | #4582 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46480 of 50,301 | #45882 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 424 | 637 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 637 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 30% |
| city | King City | King City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Lucia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.4 vs 17.2).
- •Santa Lucia Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 28%).
- •Santa Lucia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •King City Arts Magnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88% vs 88.5%).
- •King City Arts Magnet does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 22.8).
- •Santa Lucia Elementary is the larger school with 637 students compared with 424.
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 King City Arts Magnet better than Santa Lucia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Lucia Elementary ranks higher (18.4 vs 17.2 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 King City Arts Magnet and Santa Lucia Elementary?
About 745 m in a straight line, between King City and King City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
King City Arts Magnet: 424. Santa Lucia Elementary: 637. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do King City Arts Magnet and Santa Lucia Elementary rank in California?
King City Arts Magnet is 4696th of 5,693 and Santa Lucia Elementary is 4582nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).