Castaic Elementary vs Live Oak Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castaic Elementary
Castaic · Public elementary · Grades K–6
417 students
Live Oak Elementary
Castaic · Public elementary · Grades K–6
490 students
| Measure | Castaic Elementary Castaic, California | Live Oak Elementary Castaic, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1427 of 5,693 | #2143 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #18971 of 50,301 | #28108 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 417 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.9% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 29.8 | 27.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 46% |
| city | Castaic | Castaic |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castaic Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 45.7).
- •Castaic Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 46%).
- •Castaic Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 53%).
- •Castaic Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 54.3%).
- •Live Oak Elementary does better on students per teacher (27.2 vs 29.8).
- •Live Oak Elementary is the larger school with 490 students compared with 417.
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 Castaic Elementary better than Live Oak Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Castaic Elementary ranks higher (58.8 vs 45.7 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 Castaic Elementary and Live Oak Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Castaic and Castaic in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castaic Elementary: 417. Live Oak Elementary: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castaic Elementary and Live Oak Elementary rank in California?
Castaic Elementary is 1427th of 5,693 and Live Oak Elementary is 2143rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).