Bruce (Robert) Elementary vs Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
849 students
| Measure | Bruce (Robert) Elementary Santa Maria, California | Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5640 of 5,693 | #5626 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #50011 of 50,301 | #49935 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,050 | 849 |
| Enrollment | 1,050 | 849 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 12% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (7.1 vs 7.7).
- •Bruce (Robert) Elementary does better on math proficiency (14% vs 12%).
- •Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.9% vs 96.1%).
- •Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 22.8).
- •Bruce (Robert) Elementary is the larger school with 1,050 students compared with 849.
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 Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bruce (Robert) Elementary and Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bruce (Robert) Elementary: 1,050. Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary: 849. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bruce (Robert) Elementary and Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary rank in California?
Bruce (Robert) Elementary is 5640th of 5,693 and Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary is 5626th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).