Del Mar Elementary vs Green Acres Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Mar Elementary
Santa Cruz · Public elementary · Grades K–5
322 students
Green Acres Elementary
Santa Cruz · Public elementary · Grades K–5
262 students
| Measure | Del Mar Elementary Santa Cruz, California | Green Acres Elementary Santa Cruz, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2414 of 5,693 | #2018 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30863 of 50,301 | #26600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 322 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Green Acres Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 41.6).
- •Green Acres Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Green Acres Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 62.4%).
- •Green Acres Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 23.0).
- •Del Mar Elementary is the larger school with 322 students compared with 262.
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 Del Mar Elementary better than Green Acres Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Green Acres Elementary ranks higher (47.8 vs 41.6 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 Del Mar Elementary and Green Acres Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Mar Elementary: 322. Green Acres Elementary: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Mar Elementary and Green Acres Elementary rank in California?
Del Mar Elementary is 2414th of 5,693 and Green Acres Elementary is 2018th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).