Christa McAuliffe vs Grace Thille Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 422 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa McAuliffe
Saratoga · Public elementary · Grades K–8
358 students
Grace Thille Elementary
Santa Paula · Public elementary · Grades K–6
358 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Saratoga, California | Grace Thille Elementary Santa Paula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #111 of 5,693 | #2780 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3377 of 50,301 | #34097 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 358 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.8% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 45% |
| city | Saratoga | Santa Paula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christa McAuliffe scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 36.8).
- •Christa McAuliffe does better on math proficiency (77% vs 45%).
- •Christa McAuliffe does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 55%).
- •Christa McAuliffe does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.8% vs 93%).
- •Christa McAuliffe does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 22.4).
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 better than Grace Thille Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Christa McAuliffe ranks higher (83.0 vs 36.8 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 and Grace Thille Elementary?
About 422 km in a straight line, between Saratoga and Santa Paula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe: 358. Grace Thille Elementary: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe and Grace Thille Elementary rank in California?
Christa McAuliffe is 111th of 5,693 and Grace Thille Elementary is 2780th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).