Calabasas Elementary vs Freedom Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calabasas Elementary
Watsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
512 students
Freedom Elementary
Freedom · Public elementary · Grades K–5
479 students
| Measure | Calabasas Elementary Watsonville, California | Freedom Elementary Freedom, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5586 of 5,693 | #4739 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49821 of 50,301 | #46649 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 512 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.1% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 26% |
| city | Watsonville | Freedom |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freedom Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.9 vs 8.4).
- •Freedom Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 18%).
- •Freedom Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Freedom Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 97.1%).
- •Calabasas Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 25.2).
- •Calabasas Elementary is the larger school with 512 students compared with 479.
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 Calabasas Elementary better than Freedom Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Freedom Elementary ranks higher (16.9 vs 8.4 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 Calabasas Elementary and Freedom Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Watsonville and Freedom in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calabasas Elementary: 512. Freedom Elementary: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calabasas Elementary and Freedom Elementary rank in California?
Calabasas Elementary is 5586th of 5,693 and Freedom Elementary is 4739th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).