Olive Elementary vs Rancho Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Olive Elementary
Novato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
Rancho Elementary
Novato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students
| Measure | Olive Elementary Novato, California | Rancho Elementary Novato, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1577 of 5,693 | #1608 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20784 of 50,301 | #21193 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 364 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.5% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Novato | Novato |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (56.3 vs 55.7).
- •Olive Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Rancho Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Rancho Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 49.5%).
- •Olive Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 22.8).
- •Rancho Elementary is the larger school with 387 students compared with 364.
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 Olive Elementary better than Rancho Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Olive Elementary and Rancho Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Novato and Novato in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olive Elementary: 364. Rancho Elementary: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olive Elementary and Rancho Elementary rank in California?
Olive Elementary is 1577th of 5,693 and Rancho Elementary is 1608th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).