Penn Elementary vs Valley Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penn Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
366 students
Valley Vista Elementary
Bonita · Public elementary · Grades K–6
513 students
| Measure | Penn Elementary San Diego, California | Valley Vista Elementary Bonita, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2794 of 5,693 | #2765 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34268 of 50,301 | #33942 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 366 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.4% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 30% |
| city | San Diego | Bonita |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (36.6 vs 37.1).
- •Penn Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Penn Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Valley Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 81.4%).
- •Valley Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 22.9).
- •Valley Vista Elementary is the larger school with 513 students compared with 366.
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 Penn Elementary better than Valley Vista 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 Penn Elementary and Valley Vista Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Bonita in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penn Elementary: 366. Valley Vista Elementary: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penn Elementary and Valley Vista Elementary rank in California?
Penn Elementary is 2794th of 5,693 and Valley Vista Elementary is 2765th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).