Big Creek Elementary vs Carrisa Plains Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 218 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Creek Elementary
Big Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–8
21 students
Carrisa Plains Elementary
Santa Margarita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
21 students
| Measure | Big Creek Elementary Big Creek, California | Carrisa Plains Elementary Santa Margarita, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 21 | 21 |
| Enrollment | 21 | 21 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 24.5% |
| city | Big Creek | Santa Margarita |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 21.9).
- •Big Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Big Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Big Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 76.2%).
- •Big Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 21.0).
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 Big Creek Elementary better than Carrisa Plains Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Big Creek Elementary ranks higher (66.9 vs 21.9 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 Big Creek Elementary and Carrisa Plains Elementary?
About 218 km in a straight line, between Big Creek and Santa Margarita in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Creek Elementary: 21. Carrisa Plains Elementary: 21. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Creek Elementary and Carrisa Plains Elementary rank in California?
Big Creek Elementary is unranked and Carrisa Plains Elementary is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).