Pacific View Leadership Elementary vs Penn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 941 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pacific View Leadership Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
227 students
Penn Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
366 students
| Measure | Pacific View Leadership Elementary San Diego, California | Penn Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3056 of 5,693 | #2794 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #36521 of 50,301 | #34268 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 227 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | 81.4% |
| Students per teacher | 28.4 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.6 vs 33.1).
- •Penn Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Pacific View Leadership Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 81.4%).
- •Penn Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 28.4).
- •Penn Elementary is the larger school with 366 students compared with 227.
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 Pacific View Leadership Elementary better than Penn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Penn Elementary ranks higher (36.6 vs 33.1 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 Pacific View Leadership Elementary and Penn Elementary?
About 941 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pacific View Leadership Elementary: 227. Penn Elementary: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pacific View Leadership Elementary and Penn Elementary rank in California?
Pacific View Leadership Elementary is 3056th of 5,693 and Penn Elementary is 2794th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).