Bonsall West Elementary vs Nichols Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.6 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
Nichols Elementary
Oceanside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
522 students
| Measure | Bonsall West Elementary Oceanside, California | Nichols Elementary Oceanside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #987 of 5,693 | #3285 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13409 of 50,301 | #38224 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 383 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 36% |
| city | Oceanside | Oceanside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bonsall West Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 30.5).
- •Bonsall West Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 36%).
- •Bonsall West Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 40%).
- •Bonsall West Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 67.2%).
- •Bonsall West Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 22.7).
- •Nichols Elementary is the larger school with 522 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 Nichols Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bonsall West Elementary ranks higher (67.0 vs 30.5 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 Nichols Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Oceanside and Oceanside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bonsall West Elementary: 383. Nichols Elementary: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bonsall West Elementary and Nichols Elementary rank in California?
Bonsall West Elementary is 987th of 5,693 and Nichols Elementary is 3285th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).