Buena Vista Elementary vs Carmen Dragon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 28 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Vista Elementary
Walnut Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–5
495 students
Carmen Dragon Elementary
Antioch · Public elementary · Grades K–6
495 students
| Measure | Buena Vista Elementary Walnut Creek, California | Carmen Dragon Elementary Antioch, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #536 of 5,693 | #4441 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7816 of 50,301 | #45141 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 495 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.2% | 61.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 18% |
| city | Walnut Creek | Antioch |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 19.5).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 18%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 61.6%).
- •Carmen Dragon Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 23.6).
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 Carmen Dragon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buena Vista Elementary ranks higher (75.2 vs 19.5 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 Carmen Dragon Elementary?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Walnut Creek and Antioch in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Vista Elementary: 495. Carmen Dragon Elementary: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Vista Elementary and Carmen Dragon Elementary rank in California?
Buena Vista Elementary is 536th of 5,693 and Carmen Dragon Elementary is 4441st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).