Live Oak Elementary vs Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Live Oak Elementary
Castaic · Public elementary · Grades K–6
490 students
Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart
Valencia · Charter high · Grades 7–12
464 students
| Measure | Live Oak Elementary Castaic, California | Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart Valencia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2143 of 5,693 | #1145 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #28108 of 50,301 | #15511 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 490 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 63.1% |
| Students per teacher | 27.2 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 6% |
| city | Castaic | Valencia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Live Oak Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 18.7).
- •Live Oak Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 6%).
- •Live Oak Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 38%).
- •Live Oak Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 63.1%).
- •Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 27.2).
- •Live Oak Elementary is the larger school with 490 students compared with 464.
- •Live Oak Elementary is a public school while Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart is a charter 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 Live Oak Elementary better than Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart?
On the Success Index (US), Live Oak Elementary ranks higher (45.7 vs 18.7 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 Live Oak Elementary and Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Castaic and Valencia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Live Oak Elementary: 490. Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Live Oak Elementary and Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart rank in California?
Live Oak Elementary is 2143rd of 5,693 and Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart is 1145th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).