Los Penasquitos Elementary vs Shoal Creek 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.
Los Penasquitos Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
634 students
Shoal Creek Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
500 students
| Measure | Los Penasquitos Elementary San Diego, California | Shoal Creek Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #657 of 5,693 | #432 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9392 of 50,301 | #6606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 634 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 73% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shoal Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 72.8).
- •Shoal Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 69%).
- •Los Penasquitos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 73%).
- •Shoal Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 37.7%).
- •Los Penasquitos Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 22.7).
- •Los Penasquitos Elementary is the larger school with 634 students compared with 500.
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 Penasquitos Elementary better than Shoal Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shoal Creek Elementary ranks higher (77.2 vs 72.8 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 Penasquitos Elementary and Shoal Creek Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Penasquitos Elementary: 634. Shoal Creek Elementary: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Penasquitos Elementary and Shoal Creek Elementary rank in California?
Los Penasquitos Elementary is 657th of 5,693 and Shoal Creek Elementary is 432nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).