Longfellow Elementary vs Ortega (Jose) 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.
Longfellow Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students
Ortega (Jose) Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
| Measure | Longfellow Elementary San Francisco, California | Ortega (Jose) Elementary San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3573 of 5,693 | #1160 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40335 of 50,301 | #15392 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 466 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 67% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ortega (Jose) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 27.1).
- •Ortega (Jose) Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 31%).
- •Ortega (Jose) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 33%).
- •Ortega (Jose) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 57.5%).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.5 vs 25.6).
- •Longfellow Elementary is the larger school with 466 students compared with 410.
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 Longfellow Elementary better than Ortega (Jose) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ortega (Jose) Elementary ranks higher (64.1 vs 27.1 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 Longfellow Elementary and Ortega (Jose) Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Elementary: 466. Ortega (Jose) Elementary: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Elementary and Ortega (Jose) Elementary rank in California?
Longfellow Elementary is 3573rd of 5,693 and Ortega (Jose) Elementary is 1160th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).