Amesti Elementary vs Pacific Coast Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 699 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amesti Elementary
Watsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
431 students
Pacific Coast Charter
Watsonville · Charter other · Grades K–12
132 students
| Measure | Amesti Elementary Watsonville, California | Pacific Coast Charter Watsonville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #5570 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #49783 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 431 | 132 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 132 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 17% |
| city | Watsonville | Watsonville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amesti Elementary does better on math proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •Pacific Coast Charter does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Pacific Coast Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 95.6%).
- •Amesti Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 22.0).
- •Amesti Elementary is the larger school with 431 students compared with 132.
- •Amesti Elementary is a public school while Pacific Coast Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Pacific Coast Charter?
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 Pacific Coast Charter?
About 699 m in a straight line, between Watsonville and Watsonville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amesti Elementary: 431. Pacific Coast Charter: 132. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amesti Elementary and Pacific Coast Charter rank in California?
Amesti Elementary is 5570th of 5,693 and Pacific Coast Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).