Ladd Lane Elementary vs R. O. Hardin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ladd Lane Elementary
Hollister · Public elementary · Grades K–8
767 students
R. O. Hardin Elementary
Hollister · Public elementary · Grades K–5
461 students
| Measure | Ladd Lane Elementary Hollister, California | R. O. Hardin Elementary Hollister, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2408 of 5,693 | #5041 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30818 of 50,301 | #47884 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 767 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 767 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 19% |
| city | Hollister | Hollister |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ladd Lane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 14.5).
- •Ladd Lane Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 19%).
- •Ladd Lane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 30%).
- •Ladd Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 84.4%).
- •R. O. Hardin Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 23.2).
- •Ladd Lane Elementary is the larger school with 767 students compared with 461.
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 Ladd Lane Elementary better than R. O. Hardin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ladd Lane Elementary ranks higher (41.7 vs 14.5 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 Ladd Lane Elementary and R. O. Hardin Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Hollister and Hollister in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ladd Lane Elementary: 767. R. O. Hardin Elementary: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ladd Lane Elementary and R. O. Hardin Elementary rank in California?
Ladd Lane Elementary is 2408th of 5,693 and R. O. Hardin Elementary is 5041st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).