Rancho San Diego Elementary vs Vista Grande Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rancho San Diego Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
Vista Grande Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
633 students
| Measure | Rancho San Diego Elementary El Cajon, California | Vista Grande Elementary El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2111 of 5,693 | #1778 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #27638 of 50,301 | #23443 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 533 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Grande Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 46.4).
- •Vista Grande Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Vista Grande Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Vista Grande Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 78.6%).
- •Vista Grande Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.3 vs 25.4).
- •Vista Grande Elementary is the larger school with 633 students compared with 533.
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 Rancho San Diego Elementary better than Vista Grande Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Grande Elementary ranks higher (52.5 vs 46.4 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 Rancho San Diego Elementary and Vista Grande Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rancho San Diego Elementary: 533. Vista Grande Elementary: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rancho San Diego Elementary and Vista Grande Elementary rank in California?
Rancho San Diego Elementary is 2111th of 5,693 and Vista Grande Elementary is 1778th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).