Clarence Ruth Elementary vs Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarence Ruth Elementary
Lompoc · Public elementary · Grades K–6
495 students
Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc
Lompoc · Charter other · Grades K–12
125 students
| Measure | Clarence Ruth Elementary Lompoc, California | Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc Lompoc, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #4680 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #46367 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 495 | 125 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 5% |
| city | Lompoc | Lompoc |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clarence Ruth Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 5%).
- •Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84% vs 84.4%).
- •Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 22.5).
- •Clarence Ruth Elementary is the larger school with 495 students compared with 125.
- •Clarence Ruth Elementary is a public school while Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc 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 Clarence Ruth Elementary better than Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc?
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 Clarence Ruth Elementary and Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lompoc and Lompoc in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarence Ruth Elementary: 495. Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc: 125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarence Ruth Elementary and Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc rank in California?
Clarence Ruth Elementary is 4680th of 5,693 and Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).