Montalvo Elementary vs Portola Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montalvo Elementary
Ventura · Public elementary · Grades K–5
397 students
Portola Elementary
Ventura · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students
| Measure | Montalvo Elementary Ventura, California | Portola Elementary Ventura, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2554 of 5,693 | #1318 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32010 of 50,301 | #17611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 397 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.5% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| city | Ventura | Ventura |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portola Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 39.9).
- •Portola Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Portola Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 47%).
- •Montalvo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.5% vs 70.3%).
- •Montalvo Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.8 vs 26.1).
- •Portola Elementary is the larger school with 444 students compared with 397.
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 Montalvo Elementary better than Portola Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Portola Elementary ranks higher (60.9 vs 39.9 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 Montalvo Elementary and Portola Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ventura and Ventura in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montalvo Elementary: 397. Portola Elementary: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montalvo Elementary and Portola Elementary rank in California?
Montalvo Elementary is 2554th of 5,693 and Portola Elementary is 1318th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).