Calavera Hills Elementary vs Hope Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calavera Hills Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
441 students
Hope Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
659 students
| Measure | Calavera Hills Elementary Carlsbad, California | Hope Elementary Carlsbad, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1329 of 5,693 | #696 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #17771 of 50,301 | #9787 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 441 | 659 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 659 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 27.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 69% |
| city | Carlsbad | Carlsbad |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hope Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 60.6).
- •Hope Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 56%).
- •Hope Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Hope Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 45.1%).
- •Hope Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.2).
- •Hope Elementary is the larger school with 659 students compared with 441.
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 Calavera Hills Elementary better than Hope Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hope Elementary ranks higher (72.2 vs 60.6 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 Calavera Hills Elementary and Hope Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Carlsbad in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calavera Hills Elementary: 441. Hope Elementary: 659. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calavera Hills Elementary and Hope Elementary rank in California?
Calavera Hills Elementary is 1329th of 5,693 and Hope Elementary is 696th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).