Pomona Elementary vs Vista del Valle Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 52 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pomona Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
264 students
Vista del Valle Elementary
Claremont · Public elementary · Grades K–6
264 students
| Measure | Pomona Elementary Costa Mesa, California | Vista del Valle Elementary Claremont, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3631 of 5,693 | #1923 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40728 of 50,301 | #25341 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 264 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 52.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 47% |
| city | Costa Mesa | Claremont |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista del Valle Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.8 vs 26.5).
- •Vista del Valle Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Vista del Valle Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Vista del Valle Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.7% vs 94.3%).
- •Pomona Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 26.4).
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 Pomona Elementary better than Vista del Valle Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vista del Valle Elementary ranks higher (49.8 vs 26.5 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 Pomona Elementary and Vista del Valle Elementary?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Costa Mesa and Claremont in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pomona Elementary: 264. Vista del Valle Elementary: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pomona Elementary and Vista del Valle Elementary rank in California?
Pomona Elementary is 3631st of 5,693 and Vista del Valle Elementary is 1923rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).