Knob Hill Elementary vs Richland 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.
Knob Hill Elementary
San Marcos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
725 students
Richland Elementary
San Marcos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
883 students
| Measure | Knob Hill Elementary San Marcos, California | Richland Elementary San Marcos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1211 of 5,693 | #914 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16187 of 50,301 | #12451 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 725 | 883 |
| Enrollment | 725 | 883 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 64% |
| city | San Marcos | San Marcos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 62.9).
- •Richland Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 55%).
- •Knob Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 68%).
- •Richland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 38.6%).
- •Richland Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 24.2).
- •Richland Elementary is the larger school with 883 students compared with 725.
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 Knob Hill Elementary better than Richland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Richland Elementary ranks higher (68.4 vs 62.9 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 Knob Hill Elementary and Richland Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between San Marcos and San Marcos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knob Hill Elementary: 725. Richland Elementary: 883. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knob Hill Elementary and Richland Elementary rank in California?
Knob Hill Elementary is 1211th of 5,693 and Richland Elementary is 914th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).