Central Elementary vs San Carlos Charter Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Belmont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
437 students
San Carlos Charter Learning Center
San Carlos · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
377 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Belmont, California | San Carlos Charter Learning Center San Carlos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #84 of 5,693 | #197 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3077 of 50,301 | #4132 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 437 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 69% |
| city | Belmont | San Carlos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 81.6).
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 69%).
- •San Carlos Charter Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4% vs 5.3%).
- •San Carlos Charter Learning Center does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 25.7).
- •Central Elementary is the larger school with 437 students compared with 377.
- •Central Elementary is a public school while San Carlos Charter Learning Center is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Central Elementary better than San Carlos Charter Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (83.6 vs 81.6 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 Central Elementary and San Carlos Charter Learning Center?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Belmont and San Carlos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 437. San Carlos Charter Learning Center: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and San Carlos Charter Learning Center rank in California?
Central Elementary is 84th of 5,693 and San Carlos Charter Learning Center is 197th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).