Palisades Charter Elementary vs Roosevelt Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palisades Charter Elementary
Pacific Palisades · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
408 students
Roosevelt Elementary
Santa Monica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
552 students
| Measure | Palisades Charter Elementary Pacific Palisades, California | Roosevelt Elementary Santa Monica, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #264 of 5,693 | #215 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4849 of 50,301 | #4328 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 408 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.9% | 20.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 77% |
| city | Pacific Palisades | Santa Monica |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.3 vs 81.2).
- •Roosevelt Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Palisades Charter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 82%).
- •Palisades Charter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.9% vs 20.1%).
- •Roosevelt Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 21.5).
- •Roosevelt Elementary is the larger school with 552 students compared with 408.
- •Palisades Charter Elementary is a charter school while Roosevelt Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Palisades Charter Elementary better than Roosevelt 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 Palisades Charter Elementary and Roosevelt Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Pacific Palisades and Santa Monica in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palisades Charter Elementary: 408. Roosevelt Elementary: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palisades Charter Elementary and Roosevelt Elementary rank in California?
Palisades Charter Elementary is 264th of 5,693 and Roosevelt Elementary is 215th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).