Grover Heights Elementary vs Oceano Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grover Heights Elementary
Grover Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–6
290 students
Oceano Elementary
Oceano · Public elementary · Grades K–6
377 students
| Measure | Grover Heights Elementary Grover Beach, California | Oceano Elementary Oceano, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2318 of 5,693 | #3566 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30027 of 50,301 | #40281 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 290 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| city | Grover Beach | Oceano |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grover Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 27.2).
- •Grover Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Grover Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 38%).
- •Grover Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 90.7%).
- •Oceano Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.3).
- •Oceano Elementary is the larger school with 377 students compared with 290.
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 Grover Heights Elementary better than Oceano Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Grover Heights Elementary ranks higher (42.9 vs 27.2 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 Grover Heights Elementary and Oceano Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Grover Beach and Oceano in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grover Heights Elementary: 290. Oceano Elementary: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grover Heights Elementary and Oceano Elementary rank in California?
Grover Heights Elementary is 2318th of 5,693 and Oceano Elementary is 3566th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).