Buena Vista Elementary vs Kathryn Hughes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 630 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Vista Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
281 students
Kathryn Hughes Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
281 students
| Measure | Buena Vista Elementary Carlsbad, California | Kathryn Hughes Elementary Santa Clara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #863 of 5,693 | #2148 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11851 of 50,301 | #28163 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 281 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.9% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| city | Carlsbad | Santa Clara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 45.6).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 45%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.9% vs 41.3%).
- •Kathryn Hughes Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 23.4).
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 Buena Vista Elementary better than Kathryn Hughes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buena Vista Elementary ranks higher (69.2 vs 45.6 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 Buena Vista Elementary and Kathryn Hughes Elementary?
About 630 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Santa Clara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Vista Elementary: 281. Kathryn Hughes Elementary: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Vista Elementary and Kathryn Hughes Elementary rank in California?
Buena Vista Elementary is 863rd of 5,693 and Kathryn Hughes Elementary is 2148th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).