Elmhurst Elementary vs Poinsettia 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.
Elmhurst Elementary
Ventura · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students
Poinsettia Elementary
Ventura · Public elementary · Grades K–5
351 students
| Measure | Elmhurst Elementary Ventura, California | Poinsettia Elementary Ventura, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3526 of 5,693 | #1228 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40022 of 50,301 | #16401 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 378 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.7% | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 55% |
| city | Ventura | Ventura |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poinsettia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 27.6).
- •Poinsettia Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 31%).
- •Poinsettia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 40%).
- •Poinsettia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 71.7%).
- •Elmhurst Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 23.4).
- •Elmhurst Elementary is the larger school with 378 students compared with 351.
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 Elmhurst Elementary better than Poinsettia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Poinsettia Elementary ranks higher (62.6 vs 27.6 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 Elmhurst Elementary and Poinsettia Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ventura and Ventura in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmhurst Elementary: 378. Poinsettia Elementary: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmhurst Elementary and Poinsettia Elementary rank in California?
Elmhurst Elementary is 3526th of 5,693 and Poinsettia Elementary is 1228th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).