Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter vs Newcastle Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 247 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter
Newcastle · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
349 students
Newcastle Elementary
Newcastle · Public elementary · Grades K–8
164 students
| Measure | Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter Newcastle, California | Newcastle Elementary Newcastle, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #912 of 5,693 | #1364 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12424 of 50,301 | #18283 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 349 | 164 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 164 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 13.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 59.9).
- •Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 13.4%).
- •Newcastle Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 21.8).
- •Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter is the larger school with 349 students compared with 164.
- •Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter is a charter school while Newcastle Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter better than Newcastle Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter ranks higher (68.4 vs 59.9 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 Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter and Newcastle Elementary?
About 247 m in a straight line, between Newcastle and Newcastle in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter: 349. Newcastle Elementary: 164. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter and Newcastle Elementary rank in California?
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter is 912th of 5,693 and Newcastle Elementary is 1364th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).