Brentwood Elementary vs Helen Carr Castello Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 565 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brentwood Elementary
Victorville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
790 students
Helen Carr Castello Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
790 students
| Measure | Brentwood Elementary Victorville, California | Helen Carr Castello Elementary Elk Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5605 of 5,693 | #1446 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49875 of 50,301 | #19184 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 790 | 790 |
| Enrollment | 790 | 790 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 50.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 59% |
| city | Victorville | Elk Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helen Carr Castello Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 8.0).
- •Helen Carr Castello Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 12%).
- •Helen Carr Castello Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •Helen Carr Castello Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 92.4%).
- •Brentwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 23.9).
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 Brentwood Elementary better than Helen Carr Castello Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Helen Carr Castello Elementary ranks higher (58.5 vs 8.0 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 Brentwood Elementary and Helen Carr Castello Elementary?
About 565 km in a straight line, between Victorville and Elk Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brentwood Elementary: 790. Helen Carr Castello Elementary: 790. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brentwood Elementary and Helen Carr Castello Elementary rank in California?
Brentwood Elementary is 5605th of 5,693 and Helen Carr Castello Elementary is 1446th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).