Christa McAuliffe Elementary vs Coastal Academy Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Oceanside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
461 students
Coastal Academy Charter
Oceanside · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,015 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Elementary Oceanside, California | Coastal Academy Charter Oceanside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #2691 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #33204 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 461 | 2,015 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 2,015 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 46% |
| city | Oceanside | Oceanside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coastal Academy Charter does better on math proficiency (46% vs 38%).
- •Coastal Academy Charter does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Coastal Academy Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 59%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 24.6).
- •Coastal Academy Charter is the larger school with 2,015 students compared with 461.
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary is a public school while Coastal Academy Charter 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 Christa McAuliffe Elementary better than Coastal Academy Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Christa McAuliffe Elementary and Coastal Academy Charter?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Oceanside and Oceanside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary: 461. Coastal Academy Charter: 2,015. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Elementary and Coastal Academy Charter rank in California?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary is 2691st of 5,693 and Coastal Academy Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).