Cardiff Elementary vs JCS - Cedar Cove
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardiff Elementary
Cardiff-by-the-Sea · Public elementary · Grades K–2
259 students
JCS - Cedar Cove
Encinitas · Charter other · Grades K–12
131 students
| Measure | Cardiff Elementary Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California | JCS - Cedar Cove Encinitas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #376 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #6068 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 259 | 131 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 131 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.2% | 36.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 37% |
| city | Cardiff-by-the-Sea | Encinitas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cardiff Elementary does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 37%).
- •Cardiff Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 57%).
- •Cardiff Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.2% vs 36.6%).
- •JCS - Cedar Cove does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 21.6).
- •Cardiff Elementary is the larger school with 259 students compared with 131.
- •Cardiff Elementary is a public school while JCS - Cedar Cove 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 Cardiff Elementary better than JCS - Cedar Cove?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cardiff Elementary and JCS - Cedar Cove?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Cardiff-by-the-Sea and Encinitas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardiff Elementary: 259. JCS - Cedar Cove: 131. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardiff Elementary and JCS - Cedar Cove rank in California?
Cardiff Elementary is 376th of 5,693 and JCS - Cedar Cove is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).