Ivey Ranch Elementary vs Nichols Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ivey Ranch Elementary
Oceanside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
698 students
Nichols Elementary
Oceanside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
522 students
| Measure | Ivey Ranch Elementary Oceanside, California | Nichols Elementary Oceanside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1253 of 5,693 | #3285 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16729 of 50,301 | #38224 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 698 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 698 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 36% |
| city | Oceanside | Oceanside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ivey Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 30.5).
- •Ivey Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 36%).
- •Ivey Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 40%).
- •Ivey Ranch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 67.2%).
- •Nichols Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 24.1).
- •Ivey Ranch Elementary is the larger school with 698 students compared with 522.
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 Ivey Ranch Elementary better than Nichols Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ivey Ranch Elementary ranks higher (62.1 vs 30.5 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 Ivey Ranch Elementary and Nichols Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Oceanside and Oceanside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ivey Ranch Elementary: 698. Nichols Elementary: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ivey Ranch Elementary and Nichols Elementary rank in California?
Ivey Ranch Elementary is 1253rd of 5,693 and Nichols Elementary is 3285th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).