Blanchard Elementary vs Carmel Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 232 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blanchard Elementary
Santa Paula · Public elementary · Grades K–6
317 students
Carmel Creek Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–3
317 students
| Measure | Blanchard Elementary Santa Paula, California | Carmel Creek Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #5300 of 5,693 | #80 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48824 of 50,301 | #2978 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 317 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.9% | 14.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 92% |
| city | Santa Paula | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carmel Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 12.1).
- •Carmel Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 17%).
- •Carmel Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 17%).
- •Carmel Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.2% vs 83.9%).
- •Blanchard Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 22.6).
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 Blanchard Elementary better than Carmel Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carmel Creek Elementary ranks higher (83.8 vs 12.1 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 Blanchard Elementary and Carmel Creek Elementary?
About 232 km in a straight line, between Santa Paula and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blanchard Elementary: 317. Carmel Creek Elementary: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blanchard Elementary and Carmel Creek Elementary rank in California?
Blanchard Elementary is 5300th of 5,693 and Carmel Creek Elementary is 80th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).