Arcata Elementary vs Coastal Grove Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcata Elementary
Arcata · Public elementary · Grades K–5
240 students
Coastal Grove Charter
Arcata · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
235 students
| Measure | Arcata Elementary Arcata, California | Coastal Grove Charter Arcata, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2389 of 5,693 | #1758 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30604 of 50,301 | #23232 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 240 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.8% | 60.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Arcata | Arcata |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coastal Grove Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.7 vs 42.0).
- •Coastal Grove Charter does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Coastal Grove Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.9% vs 78.8%).
- •Coastal Grove Charter does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.0).
- •Arcata Elementary is the larger school with 240 students compared with 235.
- •Arcata Elementary is a public school while Coastal Grove 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 Arcata Elementary better than Coastal Grove Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Coastal Grove Charter ranks higher (52.7 vs 42.0 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 Arcata Elementary and Coastal Grove Charter?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Arcata and Arcata in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcata Elementary: 240. Coastal Grove Charter: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcata Elementary and Coastal Grove Charter rank in California?
Arcata Elementary is 2389th of 5,693 and Coastal Grove Charter is 1758th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).