Amesti Elementary vs Calabasas Elementary
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.
Amesti Elementary
Watsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
431 students
Calabasas Elementary
Watsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
512 students
| Measure | Amesti Elementary Watsonville, California | Calabasas Elementary Watsonville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5570 of 5,693 | #5586 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49783 of 50,301 | #49821 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 431 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 18% |
| city | Watsonville | Watsonville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (8.6 vs 8.4).
- •Calabasas Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Amesti Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.6% vs 97.1%).
- •Amesti Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 22.3).
- •Calabasas Elementary is the larger school with 512 students compared with 431.
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 Amesti Elementary better than Calabasas Elementary?
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 Amesti Elementary and Calabasas Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Watsonville and Watsonville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amesti Elementary: 431. Calabasas Elementary: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amesti Elementary and Calabasas Elementary rank in California?
Amesti Elementary is 5570th of 5,693 and Calabasas Elementary is 5586th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).