Palms Elementary vs Saint Helena Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 617 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palms Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
229 students
Saint Helena Elementary
St. Helena · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
229 students
| Measure | Palms Elementary Los Angeles, California | Saint Helena Elementary St. Helena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3866 of 5,693 | #1196 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42137 of 50,301 | #15945 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 229 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 54% |
| city | Los Angeles | St. Helena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saint Helena Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 24.3).
- •Saint Helena Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 27%).
- •Saint Helena Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Saint Helena Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 78.6%).
- •Saint Helena Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.4).
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 Palms Elementary better than Saint Helena Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Saint Helena Elementary ranks higher (63.3 vs 24.3 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 Palms Elementary and Saint Helena Elementary?
About 617 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and St. Helena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palms Elementary: 229. Saint Helena Elementary: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palms Elementary and Saint Helena Elementary rank in California?
Palms Elementary is 3866th of 5,693 and Saint Helena Elementary is 1196th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).