Cayucos Elementary vs Del Mar Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cayucos Elementary
Cayucos · Public elementary · Grades K–8
185 students
Del Mar Elementary
Morro Bay · Public elementary · Grades K–5
271 students
| Measure | Cayucos Elementary Cayucos, California | Del Mar Elementary Morro Bay, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #688 of 5,693 | #1642 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9701 of 50,301 | #21646 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 185 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 185 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.2% | 56.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Cayucos | Morro Bay |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cayucos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 55.0).
- •Del Mar Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Cayucos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Cayucos Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 56.5%).
- •Cayucos Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 20.8).
- •Del Mar Elementary is the larger school with 271 students compared with 185.
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 Cayucos Elementary better than Del Mar Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cayucos Elementary ranks higher (72.3 vs 55.0 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 Cayucos Elementary and Del Mar Elementary?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Cayucos and Morro Bay in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cayucos Elementary: 185. Del Mar Elementary: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cayucos Elementary and Del Mar Elementary rank in California?
Cayucos Elementary is 688th of 5,693 and Del Mar Elementary is 1642nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).