Big Springs Elementary vs Carnelian Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 102 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Springs Elementary
Simi Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
441 students
Carnelian Elementary
Alta Loma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
441 students
| Measure | Big Springs Elementary Simi Valley, California | Carnelian Elementary Alta Loma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1078 of 5,693 | #1262 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14438 of 50,301 | #16830 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 441 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 59% |
| city | Simi Valley | Alta Loma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 61.9).
- •Big Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Big Springs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 42.2%).
- •Big Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 25.9).
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 Springs Elementary better than Carnelian Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Big Springs Elementary ranks higher (65.5 vs 61.9 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 Springs Elementary and Carnelian Elementary?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Simi Valley and Alta Loma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Springs Elementary: 441. Carnelian Elementary: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Springs Elementary and Carnelian Elementary rank in California?
Big Springs Elementary is 1078th of 5,693 and Carnelian Elementary is 1262nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).