Big Sur Charter vs Robert Down Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 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
Robert Down Elementary
Pacific Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
| Measure | Big Sur Charter Monterey, California | Robert Down Elementary Pacific Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | – | #265 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #4856 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 101 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 101 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 75% |
| city | Monterey | Pacific Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert Down Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 64.5%).
- •Robert Down Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 74.5%).
- •Robert Down Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 27.7%).
- •Robert Down Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 20.2).
- •Robert Down Elementary is the larger school with 422 students compared with 101.
- •Big Sur Charter is a charter school while Robert Down 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 Robert Down 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 Robert Down Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Monterey and Pacific Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Sur Charter: 101. Robert Down Elementary: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Sur Charter and Robert Down Elementary rank in California?
Big Sur Charter is unranked and Robert Down Elementary is 265th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).