Castroville Elementary vs Graves Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 8.8 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
Graves Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–8
32 students
| Measure | Castroville Elementary Castroville, California | Graves Elementary Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #4725 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #46583 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 600 | 32 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 32 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 69.5% |
| city | Castroville | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Graves Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 17.0).
- •Graves Elementary does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 27%).
- •Graves Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 34%).
- •Graves Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 90.5%).
- •Graves Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 25.0).
- •Castroville Elementary is the larger school with 600 students compared with 32.
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 Graves Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Graves Elementary ranks higher (69.6 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 Graves Elementary?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Castroville and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castroville Elementary: 600. Graves Elementary: 32. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castroville Elementary and Graves Elementary rank in California?
Castroville Elementary is 4725th of 5,693 and Graves Elementary is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).