C L Smith Elementary vs Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C L Smith Elementary
San Luis Obispo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
528 students
Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter
San Luis Obispo · Charter high · Grades 10–12
241 students
| Measure | C L Smith Elementary San Luis Obispo, California | Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter San Luis Obispo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1960 of 5,693 | #1295 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #25795 of 50,301 | #16465 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 528 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 2.5% |
| city | San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C L Smith Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 11.7).
- •C L Smith Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 2.5%).
- •C L Smith Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 17%).
- •C L Smith Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.5% vs 84.6%).
- •Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 23.0).
- •C L Smith Elementary is the larger school with 528 students compared with 241.
- •C L Smith Elementary is a public school while Grizzly ChalleNGe 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 C L Smith Elementary better than Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter?
On the Success Index (US), C L Smith Elementary ranks higher (49.0 vs 11.7 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 C L Smith Elementary and Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between San Luis Obispo and San Luis Obispo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C L Smith Elementary: 528. Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C L Smith Elementary and Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter rank in California?
C L Smith Elementary is 1960th of 5,693 and Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter is 1295th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).