Carrillo Elementary vs Poinsettia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 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
Poinsettia Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
481 students
| Measure | Carrillo Elementary Carlsbad, California | Poinsettia Elementary Carlsbad, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #379 of 5,693 | #487 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6127 of 50,301 | #7282 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 725 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 725 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.6% | 28.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 73% |
| city | Carlsbad | Carlsbad |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carrillo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 76.1).
- •Carrillo Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Carrillo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 80%).
- •Carrillo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.6% vs 28.9%).
- •Poinsettia Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 25.0).
- •Carrillo Elementary is the larger school with 725 students compared with 481.
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 Poinsettia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carrillo Elementary ranks higher (78.0 vs 76.1 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 Carrillo Elementary and Poinsettia Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Carlsbad in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrillo Elementary: 725. Poinsettia Elementary: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrillo Elementary and Poinsettia Elementary rank in California?
Carrillo Elementary is 379th of 5,693 and Poinsettia Elementary is 487th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).