Nicolas Valley Elementary vs Rancho Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nicolas Valley Elementary
Temecula · Public elementary · Grades K–5
691 students
Rancho Elementary
Temecula · Public elementary · Grades K–5
484 students
| Measure | Nicolas Valley Elementary Temecula, California | Rancho Elementary Temecula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1188 of 5,693 | #1376 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15807 of 50,301 | #18421 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 691 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 691 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.4% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 52% |
| city | Temecula | Temecula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nicolas Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 59.7).
- •Nicolas Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Nicolas Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Rancho Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 45.4%).
- •Nicolas Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 24.2).
- •Nicolas Valley Elementary is the larger school with 691 students compared with 484.
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 Nicolas Valley Elementary better than Rancho Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nicolas Valley Elementary ranks higher (63.5 vs 59.7 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 Nicolas Valley Elementary and Rancho Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Temecula and Temecula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nicolas Valley Elementary: 691. Rancho Elementary: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nicolas Valley Elementary and Rancho Elementary rank in California?
Nicolas Valley Elementary is 1188th of 5,693 and Rancho Elementary is 1376th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).