Ashley Falls Elementary vs Carmel Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashley Falls Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
367 students
Carmel Creek Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–3
317 students
| Measure | Ashley Falls Elementary San Diego, California | Carmel Creek Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #116 of 5,693 | #80 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3417 of 50,301 | #2978 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 367 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.8% | 14.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 92% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.9 vs 83.8).
- •Carmel Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 81%).
- •Carmel Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 81%).
- •Ashley Falls Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.8% vs 14.2%).
- •Ashley Falls Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 22.6).
- •Ashley Falls Elementary is the larger school with 367 students compared with 317.
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 Ashley Falls Elementary better than Carmel Creek 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 Ashley Falls Elementary and Carmel Creek Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashley Falls Elementary: 367. Carmel Creek Elementary: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashley Falls Elementary and Carmel Creek Elementary rank in California?
Ashley Falls Elementary is 116th of 5,693 and Carmel Creek Elementary is 80th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).