Roosevelt Elementary vs Santa Barbara Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 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 Senior High
Santa Barbara · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,924 students
| Measure | Roosevelt Elementary Santa Barbara, California | Santa Barbara Senior High Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2194 of 5,693 | #495 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #28693 of 50,301 | #9928 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 463 | 1,924 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 1,924 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 61.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 37% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (44.9 vs 44.1).
- •Roosevelt Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Santa Barbara Senior High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Roosevelt Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 61.7%).
- •Roosevelt Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 19.6).
- •Santa Barbara Senior High is the larger school with 1,924 students compared with 463.
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 Senior High?
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 Roosevelt Elementary and Santa Barbara Senior High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Roosevelt Elementary: 463. Santa Barbara Senior High: 1,924. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Roosevelt Elementary and Santa Barbara Senior High rank in California?
Roosevelt Elementary is 2194th of 5,693 and Santa Barbara Senior High is 495th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).