Ballard Elementary vs Oak Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard Elementary
Solvang · Public elementary · Grades K–6
113 students
Oak Valley Elementary
Buellton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students
| Measure | Ballard Elementary Solvang, California | Oak Valley Elementary Buellton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 5,693 | #1966 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #902 of 50,301 | #25904 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 113 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 113 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.6% | 56.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 45% |
| city | Solvang | Buellton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 48.9).
- •Ballard Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 45%).
- •Ballard Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 58%).
- •Ballard Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 56.8%).
- •Ballard Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 20.9).
- •Oak Valley Elementary is the larger school with 377 students compared with 113.
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 Ballard Elementary better than Oak Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ballard Elementary ranks higher (89.4 vs 48.9 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 Ballard Elementary and Oak Valley Elementary?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Solvang and Buellton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard Elementary: 113. Oak Valley Elementary: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard Elementary and Oak Valley Elementary rank in California?
Ballard Elementary is 11th of 5,693 and Oak Valley Elementary is 1966th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).