Buena Vista Elementary vs Manzanita Public Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 5.7 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
Manzanita Public Charter
Vandenberg Air Force Base · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
483 students
| Measure | Buena Vista Elementary Lompoc, California | Manzanita Public Charter Vandenberg Air Force Base, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1871 of 5,693 | #2409 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24876 of 50,301 | #30823 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 498 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 38% |
| city | Lompoc | Vandenberg Air Force Base |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 41.7).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 38%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 45%).
- •Manzanita Public Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 40.8%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 25.4).
- •Buena Vista Elementary is the larger school with 498 students compared with 483.
- •Buena Vista Elementary is a public school while Manzanita Public Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Manzanita Public Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Buena Vista Elementary ranks higher (50.4 vs 41.7 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 Manzanita Public Charter?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Lompoc and Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Vista Elementary: 498. Manzanita Public Charter: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Vista Elementary and Manzanita Public Charter rank in California?
Buena Vista Elementary is 1871st of 5,693 and Manzanita Public Charter is 2409th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).