Knolls Elementary vs Santa Susana 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.
Knolls Elementary
Simi Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
212 students
Santa Susana Elementary
Simi Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
312 students
| Measure | Knolls Elementary Simi Valley, California | Santa Susana Elementary Simi Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2927 of 5,693 | #4153 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35510 of 50,301 | #43682 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 212 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 212 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.1% | 67.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Simi Valley | Simi Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knolls Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.6 vs 21.9).
- •Knolls Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Knolls Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 67.6%).
- •Knolls Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.5).
- •Santa Susana Elementary is the larger school with 312 students compared with 212.
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 Knolls Elementary better than Santa Susana Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Knolls Elementary ranks higher (34.6 vs 21.9 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 Knolls Elementary and Santa Susana Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Simi Valley and Simi Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knolls Elementary: 212. Santa Susana Elementary: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knolls Elementary and Santa Susana Elementary rank in California?
Knolls Elementary is 2927th of 5,693 and Santa Susana Elementary is 4153rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).