Palisades Charter High vs Roosevelt Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palisades Charter High
Pacific Palisades · Charter high · Grades 9–12
2,920 students
Roosevelt Elementary
Santa Monica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
552 students
| Measure | Palisades Charter High Pacific Palisades, California | Roosevelt Elementary Santa Monica, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #152 of 1,343 | #215 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4178 of 16,910 | #4328 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,920 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 20.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 77% |
| city | Pacific Palisades | Santa Monica |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roosevelt Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 66.5).
- •Roosevelt Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 46%).
- •Roosevelt Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Roosevelt Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 21.5%).
- •Roosevelt Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 24.5).
- •Palisades Charter High is the larger school with 2,920 students compared with 552.
- •Palisades Charter High 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 High better than Roosevelt Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Roosevelt Elementary ranks higher (81.2 vs 66.5 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 Palisades Charter High and Roosevelt Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Pacific Palisades and Santa Monica in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palisades Charter High: 2,920. Roosevelt Elementary: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palisades Charter High and Roosevelt Elementary rank in California?
Palisades Charter High is 152nd of 1,343 and Roosevelt Elementary is 215th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).