Crestline Elementary vs Montara Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crestline Elementary
Barstow · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
Montara Elementary
Barstow · Public elementary · Grades K–5
403 students
| Measure | Crestline Elementary Barstow, California | Montara Elementary Barstow, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5678 of 5,693 | #5578 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #50160 of 50,301 | #49795 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 371 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.1% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 13% |
| city | Barstow | Barstow |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montara Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (8.6 vs 5.6).
- •Montara Elementary does better on math proficiency (13% vs 5%).
- •Montara Elementary does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 10%).
- •Montara Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.9% vs 91.1%).
- •Crestline Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 25.2).
- •Montara Elementary is the larger school with 403 students compared with 371.
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 Crestline Elementary better than Montara Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Montara Elementary ranks higher (8.6 vs 5.6 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 Crestline Elementary and Montara Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Barstow and Barstow in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crestline Elementary: 371. Montara Elementary: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crestline Elementary and Montara Elementary rank in California?
Crestline Elementary is 5678th of 5,693 and Montara Elementary is 5578th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).