Christa McAuliffe Elementary vs Pacific View Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 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
Pacific View Charter
Oceanside · Charter other · Grades K–12
562 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Elementary Oceanside, California | Pacific View 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 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 8% |
| city | Oceanside | Oceanside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 8%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59% vs 77.6%).
- •Pacific View Charter does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 23.1).
- •Pacific View Charter is the larger school with 562 students compared with 461.
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary is a public school while Pacific View 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 Pacific View 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 Pacific View Charter?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Oceanside and Oceanside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary: 461. Pacific View Charter: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Elementary and Pacific View Charter rank in California?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary is 2691st of 5,693 and Pacific View Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).