Echo Valley Elementary vs Elkhorn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Echo Valley Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
502 students
Elkhorn Elementary
Castroville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
550 students
| Measure | Echo Valley Elementary Salinas, California | Elkhorn Elementary Castroville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5430 of 5,693 | #4543 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49299 of 50,301 | #45714 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 502 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 24% |
| city | Salinas | Castroville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elkhorn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.6 vs 10.6).
- •Elkhorn Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Elkhorn Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 25%).
- •Elkhorn Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.5% vs 89.2%).
- •Elkhorn Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 23.9).
- •Elkhorn Elementary is the larger school with 550 students compared with 502.
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 Echo Valley Elementary better than Elkhorn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Elkhorn Elementary ranks higher (18.6 vs 10.6 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 Echo Valley Elementary and Elkhorn Elementary?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Castroville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Echo Valley Elementary: 502. Elkhorn Elementary: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Echo Valley Elementary and Elkhorn Elementary rank in California?
Echo Valley Elementary is 5430th of 5,693 and Elkhorn Elementary is 4543rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).