Carver Elementary vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 144 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–8
293 students
McKinley Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
293 students
| Measure | Carver Elementary Los Angeles, California | McKinley Elementary Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5365 of 5,693 | #4917 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49050 of 50,301 | #47445 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 293 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 80.9% |
| Students per teacher | 32.6 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 9% |
| city | Los Angeles | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.4 vs 11.4).
- •Carver Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 9%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.9% vs 91.8%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 32.6).
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 Carver Elementary better than McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Elementary ranks higher (15.4 vs 11.4 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 Carver Elementary and McKinley Elementary?
About 144 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver Elementary: 293. McKinley Elementary: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver Elementary and McKinley Elementary rank in California?
Carver Elementary is 5365th of 5,693 and McKinley Elementary is 4917th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).