Carrisa Plains Elementary vs Willow Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 190 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrisa Plains Elementary
Santa Margarita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
21 students
Willow Grove Elementary
Paicines · Public elementary · Grades K–8
21 students
| Measure | Carrisa Plains Elementary Santa Margarita, California | Willow Grove Elementary Paicines, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 21 | 21 |
| Enrollment | 21 | 21 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 24.5% |
| city | Santa Margarita | Paicines |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.9 vs 21.9).
- •Willow Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 76.2%).
- •Willow Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 21.0).
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 Carrisa Plains Elementary better than Willow Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Grove Elementary ranks higher (32.9 vs 21.9 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 Carrisa Plains Elementary and Willow Grove Elementary?
About 190 km in a straight line, between Santa Margarita and Paicines in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrisa Plains Elementary: 21. Willow Grove Elementary: 21. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrisa Plains Elementary and Willow Grove Elementary rank in California?
Carrisa Plains Elementary is unranked and Willow Grove Elementary is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).