El Camino Creek Elementary vs Mission Estancia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 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
Mission Estancia Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–6
355 students
| Measure | El Camino Creek Elementary Carlsbad, California | Mission Estancia Elementary Carlsbad, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #294 of 5,693 | #276 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5122 of 50,301 | #4944 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 409 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.1% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 76% |
| city | Carlsbad | Carlsbad |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.7 vs 80.1).
- •El Camino Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •Mission Estancia 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 12.7%).
- •Mission Estancia Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 25.6).
- •El Camino Creek Elementary is the larger school with 409 students compared with 355.
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 Mission Estancia 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 Mission Estancia Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Carlsbad in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Camino Creek Elementary: 409. Mission Estancia Elementary: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Camino Creek Elementary and Mission Estancia Elementary rank in California?
El Camino Creek Elementary is 294th of 5,693 and Mission Estancia Elementary is 276th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).