O'Melveny Elementary vs Telfair Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
O'Melveny Elementary
San Fernando · Public elementary · Grades K–5
345 students
Telfair Avenue Elementary
Pacoima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
534 students
| Measure | O'Melveny Elementary San Fernando, California | Telfair Avenue Elementary Pacoima, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3156 of 5,693 | #5156 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37295 of 50,301 | #48318 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 345 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.6% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 23% |
| city | San Fernando | Pacoima |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •O'Melveny Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.9 vs 13.5).
- •O'Melveny Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 23%).
- •O'Melveny Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 26%).
- •Telfair Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.3% vs 93.6%).
- •Telfair Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 21.6).
- •Telfair Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 534 students compared with 345.
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 O'Melveny Elementary better than Telfair Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), O'Melveny Elementary ranks higher (31.9 vs 13.5 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 O'Melveny Elementary and Telfair Avenue Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Fernando and Pacoima in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
O'Melveny Elementary: 345. Telfair Avenue Elementary: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do O'Melveny Elementary and Telfair Avenue Elementary rank in California?
O'Melveny Elementary is 3156th of 5,693 and Telfair Avenue Elementary is 5156th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).