Cahuenga Elementary vs Mission Estancia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 149 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cahuenga Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
Mission Estancia Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–6
355 students
| Measure | Cahuenga Elementary Los Angeles, California | Mission Estancia Elementary Carlsbad, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2550 of 5,693 | #276 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31983 of 50,301 | #4944 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 355 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 76% |
| city | Los Angeles | Carlsbad |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mission Estancia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 39.9).
- •Mission Estancia Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 50%).
- •Mission Estancia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 47%).
- •Mission Estancia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 86.8%).
- •Cahuenga Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 22.2).
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 Cahuenga Elementary better than Mission Estancia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mission Estancia Elementary ranks higher (80.1 vs 39.9 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 Cahuenga Elementary and Mission Estancia Elementary?
About 149 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Carlsbad in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cahuenga Elementary: 355. Mission Estancia Elementary: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cahuenga Elementary and Mission Estancia Elementary rank in California?
Cahuenga Elementary is 2550th of 5,693 and Mission Estancia Elementary is 276th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).