La Honda Elementary vs Ormondale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Honda Elementary
La Honda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
65 students
Ormondale Elementary
Portola Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–3
243 students
| Measure | La Honda Elementary La Honda, California | Ormondale Elementary Portola Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1069 of 5,693 | #14 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14271 of 50,301 | #1516 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 65 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 65 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 6.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 92% |
| city | La Honda | Portola Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ormondale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 65.8).
- •Ormondale Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 54.5%).
- •Ormondale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 54.5%).
- •Ormondale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.2% vs 21.5%).
- •La Honda Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.4).
- •Ormondale Elementary is the larger school with 243 students compared with 65.
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 La Honda Elementary better than Ormondale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ormondale Elementary ranks higher (87.4 vs 65.8 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 La Honda Elementary and Ormondale Elementary?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between La Honda and Portola Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Honda Elementary: 65. Ormondale Elementary: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Honda Elementary and Ormondale Elementary rank in California?
La Honda Elementary is 1069th of 5,693 and Ormondale Elementary is 14th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).