Ledesma (Rita) Elementary vs Los Paseos Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ledesma (Rita) Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
426 students
Los Paseos Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
403 students
| Measure | Ledesma (Rita) Elementary San Jose, California | Los Paseos Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #963 of 5,693 | #2024 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13151 of 50,301 | #26681 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 426 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 39% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ledesma (Rita) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 47.7).
- •Ledesma (Rita) Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 39%).
- •Ledesma (Rita) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 54%).
- •Ledesma (Rita) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 40.4%).
- •Los Paseos Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 25.1).
- •Ledesma (Rita) Elementary is the larger school with 426 students compared with 403.
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 Ledesma (Rita) Elementary better than Los Paseos Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ledesma (Rita) Elementary ranks higher (67.4 vs 47.7 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 Ledesma (Rita) Elementary and Los Paseos Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ledesma (Rita) Elementary: 426. Los Paseos Elementary: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ledesma (Rita) Elementary and Los Paseos Elementary rank in California?
Ledesma (Rita) Elementary is 963rd of 5,693 and Los Paseos Elementary is 2024th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).