Castroville Elementary vs Elkhorn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castroville Elementary
Castroville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
600 students
Elkhorn Elementary
Castroville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
550 students
| Measure | Castroville Elementary Castroville, California | Elkhorn Elementary Castroville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4725 of 5,693 | #4543 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46583 of 50,301 | #45714 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 600 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 24% |
| city | Castroville | Castroville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elkhorn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.6 vs 17.0).
- •Castroville Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Elkhorn Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.5% vs 90.5%).
- •Elkhorn Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 25.0).
- •Castroville Elementary is the larger school with 600 students compared with 550.
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 Castroville Elementary better than Elkhorn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Elkhorn Elementary ranks higher (18.6 vs 17.0 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 Castroville Elementary and Elkhorn Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Castroville and Castroville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castroville Elementary: 600. Elkhorn Elementary: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castroville Elementary and Elkhorn Elementary rank in California?
Castroville Elementary is 4725th of 5,693 and Elkhorn Elementary is 4543rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).