Brook Knoll Elementary vs Buena Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 293 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brook Knoll Elementary
Santa Cruz · Public elementary · Grades K–5
498 students
Buena Vista Elementary
Lompoc · Public elementary · Grades K–6
498 students
| Measure | Brook Knoll Elementary Santa Cruz, California | Buena Vista Elementary Lompoc, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #471 of 5,693 | #1871 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7038 of 50,301 | #24876 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 498 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.9% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 44% |
| city | Santa Cruz | Lompoc |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brook Knoll Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 50.4).
- •Brook Knoll Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 44%).
- •Brook Knoll Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 56%).
- •Brook Knoll Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.9% vs 40.8%).
- •Brook Knoll Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 23.7).
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 Brook Knoll Elementary better than Buena Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brook Knoll Elementary ranks higher (76.4 vs 50.4 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 Brook Knoll Elementary and Buena Vista Elementary?
About 293 km in a straight line, between Santa Cruz and Lompoc in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brook Knoll Elementary: 498. Buena Vista Elementary: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brook Knoll Elementary and Buena Vista Elementary rank in California?
Brook Knoll Elementary is 471st of 5,693 and Buena Vista Elementary is 1871st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).