Bay View Elementary vs Gault Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay View Elementary
Santa Cruz · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students
Gault Elementary
Santa Cruz · Public elementary · Grades K–5
314 students
| Measure | Bay View Elementary Santa Cruz, California | Gault Elementary Santa Cruz, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2600 of 5,693 | #3293 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32452 of 50,301 | #38257 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 394 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| city | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bay View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 30.4).
- •Bay View Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Bay View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Bay View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 48.1%).
- •Bay View Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 22.4).
- •Bay View Elementary is the larger school with 394 students compared with 314.
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 Bay View Elementary better than Gault Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bay View Elementary ranks higher (39.2 vs 30.4 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 Bay View Elementary and Gault Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay View Elementary: 394. Gault Elementary: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay View Elementary and Gault Elementary rank in California?
Bay View Elementary is 2600th of 5,693 and Gault Elementary is 3293rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).