Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter vs C L Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter
San Luis Obispo · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
163 students
C L Smith Elementary
San Luis Obispo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
528 students
| Measure | Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter San Luis Obispo, California | C L Smith Elementary San Luis Obispo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #21 of 5,693 | #1960 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1918 of 50,301 | #25795 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 163 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 163 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.6% | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 45% |
| city | San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 49.0).
- •Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter does better on math proficiency (92% vs 45%).
- •Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 54%).
- •Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.6% vs 45.5%).
- •C L Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 23.3).
- •C L Smith Elementary is the larger school with 528 students compared with 163.
- •Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter is a charter school while C L Smith Elementary is a public 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 Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter better than C L Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter ranks higher (86.2 vs 49.0 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 Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter and C L Smith Elementary?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between San Luis Obispo and San Luis Obispo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter: 163. C L Smith Elementary: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter and C L Smith Elementary rank in California?
Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter is 21st of 5,693 and C L Smith Elementary is 1960th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).