Lincoln Acres vs Paradise Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Acres
National City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
423 students
Paradise Hills Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
213 students
| Measure | Lincoln Acres National City, California | Paradise Hills Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4405 of 5,693 | #2762 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44975 of 50,301 | #33919 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 423 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 42% |
| city | National City | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paradise Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 19.8).
- •Paradise Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •Paradise Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Paradise Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.1% vs 86.3%).
- •Paradise Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 24.9).
- •Lincoln Acres is the larger school with 423 students compared with 213.
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 Lincoln Acres better than Paradise Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Paradise Hills Elementary ranks higher (37.1 vs 19.8 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 Lincoln Acres and Paradise Hills Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between National City and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Acres: 423. Paradise Hills Elementary: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Acres and Paradise Hills Elementary rank in California?
Lincoln Acres is 4405th of 5,693 and Paradise Hills Elementary is 2762nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).