El Camino Creek Elementary vs La Costa Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Camino Creek Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–6
409 students
La Costa Heights Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–6
552 students
| Measure | El Camino Creek Elementary Carlsbad, California | La Costa Heights Elementary Carlsbad, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #294 of 5,693 | #281 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5122 of 50,301 | #4987 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 409 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.1% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 78% |
| city | Carlsbad | Carlsbad |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.7 vs 80.0).
- •La Costa Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •La Costa Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •El Camino Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.1% vs 14.5%).
- •La Costa Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 25.6).
- •La Costa Heights Elementary is the larger school with 552 students compared with 409.
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 El Camino Creek Elementary better than La Costa Heights Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are El Camino Creek Elementary and La Costa Heights Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Carlsbad in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Camino Creek Elementary: 409. La Costa Heights Elementary: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Camino Creek Elementary and La Costa Heights Elementary rank in California?
El Camino Creek Elementary is 294th of 5,693 and La Costa Heights Elementary is 281st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).