Pendleton Elementary vs Rolando Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pendleton Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
352 students
Rolando Park Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
270 students
| Measure | Pendleton Elementary San Diego, California | Rolando Park Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2985 of 5,693 | #1550 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35995 of 50,301 | #20472 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 352 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.3% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 29.3 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rolando Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 33.9).
- •Rolando Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Rolando Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Rolando Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 77.3%).
- •Rolando Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 29.3).
- •Pendleton Elementary is the larger school with 352 students compared with 270.
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 Pendleton Elementary better than Rolando Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rolando Park Elementary ranks higher (56.7 vs 33.9 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 Pendleton Elementary and Rolando Park Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pendleton Elementary: 352. Rolando Park Elementary: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pendleton Elementary and Rolando Park Elementary rank in California?
Pendleton Elementary is 2985th of 5,693 and Rolando Park Elementary is 1550th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).