Del Rio Elementary vs Gretchen Higgins Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 708 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Rio Elementary
Oceanside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
353 students
Gretchen Higgins Elementary
Dixon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
353 students
| Measure | Del Rio Elementary Oceanside, California | Gretchen Higgins Elementary Dixon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4749 of 5,693 | #3624 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46706 of 50,301 | #40709 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 353 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.6% | 75.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 27.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Oceanside | Dixon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gretchen Higgins Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 16.8).
- •Gretchen Higgins Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Gretchen Higgins Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Gretchen Higgins Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 81.6%).
- •Del Rio Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 27.2).
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 Rio Elementary better than Gretchen Higgins Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gretchen Higgins Elementary ranks higher (26.5 vs 16.8 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 Del Rio Elementary and Gretchen Higgins Elementary?
About 708 km in a straight line, between Oceanside and Dixon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Rio Elementary: 353. Gretchen Higgins Elementary: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Rio Elementary and Gretchen Higgins Elementary rank in California?
Del Rio Elementary is 4749th of 5,693 and Gretchen Higgins Elementary is 3624th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).