Buena Vista Elementary vs Crestview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Vista Elementary
Lompoc · Public elementary · Grades K–6
498 students
Crestview Elementary
Vandenberg Air Force Base · Public elementary · Grades K–6
373 students
| Measure | Buena Vista Elementary Lompoc, California | Crestview Elementary Vandenberg Air Force Base, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1871 of 5,693 | #1025 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24876 of 50,301 | #13762 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 498 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 55% |
| city | Lompoc | Vandenberg Air Force Base |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crestview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 50.4).
- •Crestview Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 44%).
- •Crestview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 56%).
- •Crestview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 40.8%).
- •Crestview Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 23.7).
- •Buena Vista Elementary is the larger school with 498 students compared with 373.
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 Crestview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Crestview Elementary ranks higher (66.5 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 Buena Vista Elementary and Crestview Elementary?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Lompoc and Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Vista Elementary: 498. Crestview Elementary: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Vista Elementary and Crestview Elementary rank in California?
Buena Vista Elementary is 1871st of 5,693 and Crestview Elementary is 1025th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).