Big Sur Charter vs Forest Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Sur Charter
Monterey · Charter other · Grades K–12
101 students
Forest Grove Elementary
Pacific Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
| Measure | Big Sur Charter Monterey, California | Forest Grove Elementary Pacific Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #723 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #10117 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 101 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 101 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 22.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 57% |
| city | Monterey | Pacific Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Sur Charter does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 57%).
- •Big Sur Charter does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 72%).
- •Forest Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 27.7%).
- •Forest Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 20.2).
- •Forest Grove Elementary is the larger school with 324 students compared with 101.
- •Big Sur Charter is a charter school while Forest Grove 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 Big Sur Charter better than Forest Grove Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Big Sur Charter and Forest Grove Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Monterey and Pacific Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Sur Charter: 101. Forest Grove Elementary: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Sur Charter and Forest Grove Elementary rank in California?
Big Sur Charter is unranked and Forest Grove Elementary is 723rd of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).