Caruthers Elementary vs Salt Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 507 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caruthers Elementary
Caruthers · Public elementary · Grades K–8
836 students
Salt Creek Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
835 students
| Measure | Caruthers Elementary Caruthers, California | Salt Creek Elementary Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3645 of 5,693 | #581 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40832 of 50,301 | #8352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 836 | 835 |
| Enrollment | 836 | 835 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 73% |
| city | Caruthers | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salt Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 26.3).
- •Salt Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 36%).
- •Salt Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 39%).
- •Salt Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 88.5%).
- •Caruthers Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 24.6).
- •Caruthers Elementary is the larger school with 836 students compared with 835.
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 Caruthers Elementary better than Salt Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Salt Creek Elementary ranks higher (74.4 vs 26.3 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 Caruthers Elementary and Salt Creek Elementary?
About 507 km in a straight line, between Caruthers and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caruthers Elementary: 836. Salt Creek Elementary: 835. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caruthers Elementary and Salt Creek Elementary rank in California?
Caruthers Elementary is 3645th of 5,693 and Salt Creek Elementary is 581st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).