Buena Vista Elementary vs Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.5 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
Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc
Lompoc · Charter other · Grades K–12
125 students
| Measure | Buena Vista Elementary Lompoc, California | Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc Lompoc, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1871 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #24876 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 498 | 125 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 5% |
| city | Lompoc | Lompoc |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 5%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 37%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 84%).
- •Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 23.7).
- •Buena Vista Elementary is the larger school with 498 students compared with 125.
- •Buena Vista Elementary is a public school while Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc 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 Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc?
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 Buena Vista Elementary and Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Lompoc and Lompoc in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Vista Elementary: 498. Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc: 125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Vista Elementary and Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc rank in California?
Buena Vista Elementary is 1871st of 5,693 and Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).