Castaic Elementary vs Northlake Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.4 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
Northlake Hills Elementary
Castaic · Public elementary · Grades K–7
556 students
| Measure | Castaic Elementary Castaic, California | Northlake Hills Elementary Castaic, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1427 of 5,693 | #1655 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #18971 of 50,301 | #21823 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 417 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.9% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 29.8 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 56% |
| city | Castaic | Castaic |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castaic Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 54.8).
- •Northlake Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 51%).
- •Castaic Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 59.2%).
- •Northlake Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 29.8).
- •Northlake Hills Elementary is the larger school with 556 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 Northlake Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Castaic Elementary ranks higher (58.8 vs 54.8 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 Northlake Hills Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Castaic and Castaic in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castaic Elementary: 417. Northlake Hills Elementary: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castaic Elementary and Northlake Hills Elementary rank in California?
Castaic Elementary is 1427th of 5,693 and Northlake Hills Elementary is 1655th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).