Bruce (Robert) Elementary vs Ellen Ochoa Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 235 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bruce (Robert) Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
1,050 students
Ellen Ochoa Learning Center
Cudahy · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,052 students
| Measure | Bruce (Robert) Elementary Santa Maria, California | Ellen Ochoa Learning Center Cudahy, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5640 of 5,693 | #4996 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #50011 of 50,301 | #47734 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,050 | 1,052 |
| Enrollment | 1,050 | 1,052 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 96.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 19% |
| city | Santa Maria | Cudahy |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellen Ochoa Learning Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.8 vs 7.1).
- •Ellen Ochoa Learning Center does better on math proficiency (19% vs 14%).
- •Ellen Ochoa Learning Center does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 21%).
- •Bruce (Robert) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 96.6%).
- •Ellen Ochoa Learning Center does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 22.8).
- •Ellen Ochoa Learning Center is the larger school with 1,052 students compared with 1,050.
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 Bruce (Robert) Elementary better than Ellen Ochoa Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), Ellen Ochoa Learning Center ranks higher (14.8 vs 7.1 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 Bruce (Robert) Elementary and Ellen Ochoa Learning Center?
About 235 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Cudahy in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bruce (Robert) Elementary: 1,050. Ellen Ochoa Learning Center: 1,052. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bruce (Robert) Elementary and Ellen Ochoa Learning Center rank in California?
Bruce (Robert) Elementary is 5640th of 5,693 and Ellen Ochoa Learning Center is 4996th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).