Christa McAuliffe Elementary vs El Camino High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 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
El Camino High
Oceanside · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,463 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Elementary Oceanside, California | El Camino High Oceanside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2691 of 5,693 | #760 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #33204 of 50,301 | #12680 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 461 | 2,463 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 2,463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 27% |
| city | Oceanside | Oceanside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 32.9).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •El Camino High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59% vs 67%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 23.5).
- •El Camino High is the larger school with 2,463 students compared with 461.
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 El Camino High?
On the Success Index (US), Christa McAuliffe Elementary ranks higher (38.1 vs 32.9 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 Christa McAuliffe Elementary and El Camino High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Oceanside and Oceanside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary: 461. El Camino High: 2,463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Elementary and El Camino High rank in California?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary is 2691st of 5,693 and El Camino High is 760th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).