Ledesma (Rita) Elementary vs Santa Teresa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.1 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
Santa Teresa Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
542 students
| Measure | Ledesma (Rita) Elementary San Jose, California | Santa Teresa Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #963 of 5,693 | #1229 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13151 of 50,301 | #16406 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 426 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 53% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ledesma (Rita) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 62.6).
- •Ledesma (Rita) Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 53%).
- •Ledesma (Rita) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 66%).
- •Santa Teresa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 35%).
- •Santa Teresa Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.6 vs 25.1).
- •Santa Teresa Elementary is the larger school with 542 students compared with 426.
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 Santa Teresa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ledesma (Rita) Elementary ranks higher (67.4 vs 62.6 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 Santa Teresa Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ledesma (Rita) Elementary: 426. Santa Teresa Elementary: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ledesma (Rita) Elementary and Santa Teresa Elementary rank in California?
Ledesma (Rita) Elementary is 963rd of 5,693 and Santa Teresa Elementary is 1229th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).