Crestview Elementary vs Jensen Ranch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 355 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crestview Elementary
Vandenberg Air Force Base · Public elementary · Grades K–6
373 students
Jensen Ranch Elementary
Castro Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students
| Measure | Crestview Elementary Vandenberg Air Force Base, California | Jensen Ranch Elementary Castro Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1025 of 5,693 | #270 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13762 of 50,301 | #4898 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 373 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 20.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 80% |
| city | Vandenberg Air Force Base | Castro Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jensen Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 66.5).
- •Jensen Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 55%).
- •Jensen Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 70%).
- •Jensen Ranch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 28.4%).
- •Crestview Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 23.3).
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 Crestview Elementary better than Jensen Ranch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jensen Ranch Elementary ranks higher (80.2 vs 66.5 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 Crestview Elementary and Jensen Ranch Elementary?
About 355 km in a straight line, between Vandenberg Air Force Base and Castro Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crestview Elementary: 373. Jensen Ranch Elementary: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crestview Elementary and Jensen Ranch Elementary rank in California?
Crestview Elementary is 1025th of 5,693 and Jensen Ranch Elementary is 270th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).