Carrillo Elementary vs La Costa Meadows Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrillo Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
725 students
La Costa Meadows Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
725 students
| Measure | Carrillo Elementary Carlsbad, California | La Costa Meadows Elementary Carlsbad, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #379 of 5,693 | #568 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6127 of 50,301 | #8150 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 725 | 725 |
| Enrollment | 725 | 725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.6% | 17.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 66% |
| city | Carlsbad | Carlsbad |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carrillo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 74.7).
- •Carrillo Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Carrillo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •La Costa Meadows Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 22.6%).
- •La Costa Meadows Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 25.0).
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 Carrillo Elementary better than La Costa Meadows Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carrillo Elementary ranks higher (78.0 vs 74.7 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 Carrillo Elementary and La Costa Meadows Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Carlsbad in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrillo Elementary: 725. La Costa Meadows Elementary: 725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrillo Elementary and La Costa Meadows Elementary rank in California?
Carrillo Elementary is 379th of 5,693 and La Costa Meadows Elementary is 568th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).