Roosevelt Elementary vs Santa Barbara Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roosevelt Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
463 students
Santa Barbara Community Academy
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
221 students
| Measure | Roosevelt Elementary Santa Barbara, California | Santa Barbara Community Academy Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2194 of 5,693 | #3415 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28693 of 50,301 | #39155 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 463 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 32% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roosevelt Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.9 vs 29.1).
- •Roosevelt Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Roosevelt Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Roosevelt Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 82.4%).
- •Roosevelt Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.4).
- •Roosevelt Elementary is the larger school with 463 students compared with 221.
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 Roosevelt Elementary better than Santa Barbara Community Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Roosevelt Elementary ranks higher (44.9 vs 29.1 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 Roosevelt Elementary and Santa Barbara Community Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Roosevelt Elementary: 463. Santa Barbara Community Academy: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Roosevelt Elementary and Santa Barbara Community Academy rank in California?
Roosevelt Elementary is 2194th of 5,693 and Santa Barbara Community Academy is 3415th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).