Buena Vista Elementary vs South Oceanside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 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
South Oceanside Elementary
Oceanside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
487 students
| Measure | Buena Vista Elementary Carlsbad, California | South Oceanside Elementary Oceanside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #863 of 5,693 | #2835 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11851 of 50,301 | #34653 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 281 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.9% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| city | Carlsbad | Oceanside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 36.0).
- •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 65.7%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 27.1).
- •South Oceanside Elementary is the larger school with 487 students compared with 281.
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 South Oceanside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buena Vista Elementary ranks higher (69.2 vs 36.0 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 Buena Vista Elementary and South Oceanside Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Oceanside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Vista Elementary: 281. South Oceanside Elementary: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Vista Elementary and South Oceanside Elementary rank in California?
Buena Vista Elementary is 863rd of 5,693 and South Oceanside Elementary is 2835th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).