La Costa Heights Elementary vs La Costa Meadows Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Costa Heights Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–6
552 students
La Costa Meadows Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
725 students
| Measure | La Costa Heights Elementary Carlsbad, California | La Costa Meadows Elementary Carlsbad, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #281 of 5,693 | #568 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4987 of 50,301 | #8150 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 552 | 725 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 66% |
| city | Carlsbad | Carlsbad |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Costa Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 74.7).
- •La Costa Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 66%).
- •La Costa Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •La Costa Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 17.1%).
- •La Costa Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 24.2).
- •La Costa Meadows Elementary is the larger school with 725 students compared with 552.
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 La Costa Heights Elementary better than La Costa Meadows Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Costa Heights Elementary ranks higher (80.0 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 La Costa Heights Elementary and La Costa Meadows Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Carlsbad in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Costa Heights Elementary: 552. La Costa Meadows Elementary: 725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Costa Heights Elementary and La Costa Meadows Elementary rank in California?
La Costa Heights Elementary is 281st of 5,693 and La Costa Meadows Elementary is 568th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).