Christa McAuliffe Elementary vs Sunkist Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Oxnard · Public elementary · Grades K–5
476 students
Sunkist Elementary
Port Hueneme · Public elementary · Grades K–8
523 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Elementary Oxnard, California | Sunkist Elementary Port Hueneme, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4055 of 5,693 | #3877 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43133 of 50,301 | #42199 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 476 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 30% |
| city | Oxnard | Port Hueneme |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunkist Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.2 vs 22.7).
- •Sunkist Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 26%).
- •Sunkist Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 39%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.4% vs 85.1%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 20.9).
- •Sunkist Elementary is the larger school with 523 students compared with 476.
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 Sunkist Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunkist Elementary ranks higher (24.2 vs 22.7 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 Sunkist Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Oxnard and Port Hueneme in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary: 476. Sunkist Elementary: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Elementary and Sunkist Elementary rank in California?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary is 4055th of 5,693 and Sunkist Elementary is 3877th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).