JCS - Mountain Oaks vs Paul Ecke-Central Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
JCS - Mountain Oaks
Encinitas · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
255 students
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary
Encinitas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
569 students
| Measure | JCS - Mountain Oaks Encinitas, California | Paul Ecke-Central Elementary Encinitas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #396 of 5,693 | #845 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6250 of 50,301 | #11682 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 255 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 63% |
| city | Encinitas | Encinitas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •JCS - Mountain Oaks scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 69.5).
- •JCS - Mountain Oaks does better on math proficiency (70% vs 63%).
- •JCS - Mountain Oaks does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 69%).
- •JCS - Mountain Oaks does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 27.1%).
- •JCS - Mountain Oaks does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 22.8).
- •Paul Ecke-Central Elementary is the larger school with 569 students compared with 255.
- •JCS - Mountain Oaks is a charter school while Paul Ecke-Central 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 JCS - Mountain Oaks better than Paul Ecke-Central Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), JCS - Mountain Oaks ranks higher (77.8 vs 69.5 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 JCS - Mountain Oaks and Paul Ecke-Central Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Encinitas and Encinitas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
JCS - Mountain Oaks: 255. Paul Ecke-Central Elementary: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do JCS - Mountain Oaks and Paul Ecke-Central Elementary rank in California?
JCS - Mountain Oaks is 396th of 5,693 and Paul Ecke-Central Elementary is 845th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).