Santa Fe Elementary vs Vandalia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Santa Fe Elementary
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
809 students
Vandalia Elementary
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
556 students
| Measure | Santa Fe Elementary Porterville, California | Vandalia Elementary Porterville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1937 of 5,693 | #5082 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25464 of 50,301 | #48043 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 809 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 809 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 26% |
| city | Porterville | Porterville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Fe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 14.2).
- •Santa Fe Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 26%).
- •Santa Fe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 33%).
- •Santa Fe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.9% vs 97.3%).
- •Santa Fe Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 25.3).
- •Santa Fe Elementary is the larger school with 809 students compared with 556.
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 Santa Fe Elementary better than Vandalia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Fe Elementary ranks higher (49.6 vs 14.2 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 Santa Fe Elementary and Vandalia Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Porterville and Porterville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Santa Fe Elementary: 809. Vandalia Elementary: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Santa Fe Elementary and Vandalia Elementary rank in California?
Santa Fe Elementary is 1937th of 5,693 and Vandalia Elementary is 5082nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).