Bonsall West Elementary vs Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bonsall West Elementary
Oceanside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
383 students
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary
Oceanside · Public elementary · Grades K–8
820 students
| Measure | Bonsall West Elementary Oceanside, California | Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary Oceanside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #987 of 5,693 | #882 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13409 of 50,301 | #12076 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 383 | 820 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 820 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 73% |
| city | Oceanside | Oceanside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 67.0).
- •Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 67%).
- •Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 66%).
- •Bonsall West Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 55.2%).
- •Bonsall West Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 22.8).
- •Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary is the larger school with 820 students compared with 383.
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 Bonsall West Elementary better than Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary ranks higher (68.9 vs 67.0 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 Bonsall West Elementary and Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Oceanside and Oceanside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bonsall West Elementary: 383. Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary: 820. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bonsall West Elementary and Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary rank in California?
Bonsall West Elementary is 987th of 5,693 and Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary is 882nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).