Indian Valley Elementary vs Mission Estancia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 690 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Valley Elementary
Walnut Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
Mission Estancia Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–6
355 students
| Measure | Indian Valley Elementary Walnut Creek, California | Mission Estancia Elementary Carlsbad, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #567 of 5,693 | #276 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8145 of 50,301 | #4944 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 355 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 76% |
| city | Walnut Creek | Carlsbad |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mission Estancia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 74.7).
- •Mission Estancia Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 67%).
- •Mission Estancia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Mission Estancia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 20.6%).
- •Mission Estancia Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 23.7).
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 Indian Valley Elementary better than Mission Estancia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mission Estancia Elementary ranks higher (80.1 vs 74.7 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 Indian Valley Elementary and Mission Estancia Elementary?
About 690 km in a straight line, between Walnut Creek and Carlsbad in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Valley Elementary: 355. Mission Estancia Elementary: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Valley Elementary and Mission Estancia Elementary rank in California?
Indian Valley Elementary is 567th of 5,693 and Mission Estancia Elementary is 276th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).