Los Olivos Elementary vs Solvang Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Olivos Elementary
Los Olivos · Public elementary · Grades K–8
159 students
Solvang Elementary
Solvang · Public elementary · Grades K–8
602 students
| Measure | Los Olivos Elementary Los Olivos, California | Solvang Elementary Solvang, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #442 of 5,693 | #821 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6708 of 50,301 | #11417 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 159 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 159 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.9% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 68% |
| city | Los Olivos | Solvang |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Olivos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 69.9).
- •Solvang Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Los Olivos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Los Olivos Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 38.2%).
- •Los Olivos Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 19.4).
- •Solvang Elementary is the larger school with 602 students compared with 159.
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 Olivos Elementary better than Solvang Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Los Olivos Elementary ranks higher (77.0 vs 69.9 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 Olivos Elementary and Solvang Elementary?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Los Olivos and Solvang in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Olivos Elementary: 159. Solvang Elementary: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Olivos Elementary and Solvang Elementary rank in California?
Los Olivos Elementary is 442nd of 5,693 and Solvang Elementary is 821st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).