Carmel River Elementary vs La Mesa
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel River Elementary
Carmel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
La Mesa
Monterey · Public elementary · Grades K–8
689 students
| Measure | Carmel River Elementary Carmel, California | La Mesa Monterey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #117 of 5,693 | #1095 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3418 of 50,301 | #14595 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 400 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.8% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 67% |
| city | Carmel | Monterey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carmel River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 65.3).
- •Carmel River Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 67%).
- •Carmel River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 67%).
- •Carmel River Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.8% vs 45.3%).
- •Carmel River Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 23.8).
- •La Mesa is the larger school with 689 students compared with 400.
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 Carmel River Elementary better than La Mesa?
On the Success Index (US), Carmel River Elementary ranks higher (82.9 vs 65.3 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 Carmel River Elementary and La Mesa?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Carmel and Monterey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmel River Elementary: 400. La Mesa: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmel River Elementary and La Mesa rank in California?
Carmel River Elementary is 117th of 5,693 and La Mesa is 1095th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).