Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter vs Shell Beach Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 5.0 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
Shell Beach Elementary
Pismo Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–6
330 students
| Measure | Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter San Luis Obispo, California | Shell Beach Elementary Pismo Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #21 of 5,693 | #1110 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1918 of 50,301 | #14815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 163 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 163 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.6% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 54% |
| city | San Luis Obispo | Pismo Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 65.0).
- •Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter does better on math proficiency (92% vs 54%).
- •Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 70%).
- •Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.6% vs 33%).
- •Shell Beach Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 23.3).
- •Shell Beach Elementary is the larger school with 330 students compared with 163.
- •Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter is a charter school while Shell Beach 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 Shell Beach Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter ranks higher (86.2 vs 65.0 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 Shell Beach Elementary?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter: 163. Shell Beach Elementary: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter and Shell Beach Elementary rank in California?
Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter is 21st of 5,693 and Shell Beach Elementary is 1110th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).