Emelita Street Elementary vs Newcastle Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emelita Street Elementary
Encino · Public elementary · Grades K–5
275 students
Newcastle Elementary
Reseda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
299 students
| Measure | Emelita Street Elementary Encino, California | Newcastle Elementary Reseda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2652 of 5,693 | #3519 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32877 of 50,301 | #39982 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 275 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.9% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Encino | Reseda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emelita Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 27.7).
- •Emelita Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Emelita Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Emelita Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.9% vs 90.6%).
- •Emelita Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 19.9).
- •Newcastle Elementary is the larger school with 299 students compared with 275.
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 Emelita Street Elementary better than Newcastle Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Emelita Street Elementary ranks higher (38.6 vs 27.7 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 Emelita Street Elementary and Newcastle Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Encino and Reseda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emelita Street Elementary: 275. Newcastle Elementary: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emelita Street Elementary and Newcastle Elementary rank in California?
Emelita Street Elementary is 2652nd of 5,693 and Newcastle Elementary is 3519th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).