Los Alamitos Elementary vs Simonds Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Alamitos Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
602 students
Simonds Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
480 students
| Measure | Los Alamitos Elementary San Jose, California | Simonds Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #202 of 5,693 | #347 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4211 of 50,301 | #5691 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 602 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.1% | 9.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 70% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Alamitos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 78.8).
- •Los Alamitos Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 70%).
- •Los Alamitos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Simonds Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.2% vs 12.1%).
- •Simonds Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.3).
- •Los Alamitos Elementary is the larger school with 602 students compared with 480.
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 Los Alamitos Elementary better than Simonds Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Los Alamitos Elementary ranks higher (81.4 vs 78.8 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 Los Alamitos Elementary and Simonds Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Alamitos Elementary: 602. Simonds Elementary: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Alamitos Elementary and Simonds Elementary rank in California?
Los Alamitos Elementary is 202nd of 5,693 and Simonds Elementary is 347th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).