Fairgrove Elementary vs Ocean View 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.
Fairgrove Elementary
Grover Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–6
365 students
Ocean View Elementary
Arroyo Grande · Public elementary · Grades K–6
547 students
| Measure | Fairgrove Elementary Grover Beach, California | Ocean View Elementary Arroyo Grande, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2576 of 5,693 | #678 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32177 of 50,301 | #9595 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 365 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.9% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 69% |
| city | Grover Beach | Arroyo Grande |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocean View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 39.6).
- •Ocean View Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 41%).
- •Ocean View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 50%).
- •Ocean View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 67.9%).
- •Fairgrove Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 21.9).
- •Ocean View Elementary is the larger school with 547 students compared with 365.
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 Fairgrove Elementary better than Ocean View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ocean View Elementary ranks higher (72.5 vs 39.6 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 Fairgrove Elementary and Ocean View Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Grover Beach and Arroyo Grande in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairgrove Elementary: 365. Ocean View Elementary: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairgrove Elementary and Ocean View Elementary rank in California?
Fairgrove Elementary is 2576th of 5,693 and Ocean View Elementary is 678th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).