Capistrano Avenue Elementary vs Nevada Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capistrano Avenue Elementary
West Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
415 students
Nevada Avenue Elementary
West Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
| Measure | Capistrano Avenue Elementary West Hills, California | Nevada Avenue Elementary West Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1859 of 5,693 | #4239 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24730 of 50,301 | #44177 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 415 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| city | West Hills | West Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capistrano Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 21.1).
- •Capistrano Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Capistrano Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Capistrano Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81% vs 87.3%).
- •Nevada Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 19.8).
- •Capistrano Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 415 students compared with 379.
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 Capistrano Avenue Elementary better than Nevada Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Capistrano Avenue Elementary ranks higher (50.6 vs 21.1 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 Capistrano Avenue Elementary and Nevada Avenue Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between West Hills and West Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capistrano Avenue Elementary: 415. Nevada Avenue Elementary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capistrano Avenue Elementary and Nevada Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Capistrano Avenue Elementary is 1859th of 5,693 and Nevada Avenue Elementary is 4239th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).