Live Oak Elementary vs Santa Clarita Valley International
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 406 m 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
Santa Clarita Valley International
Castaic · Charter other · Grades K–12
548 students
| Measure | Live Oak Elementary Castaic, California | Santa Clarita Valley International Castaic, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #2143 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #28108 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 490 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 44.7% |
| Students per teacher | 27.2 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 36% |
| city | Castaic | Castaic |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Live Oak Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 36%).
- •Santa Clarita Valley International does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 53%).
- •Santa Clarita Valley International does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 54.3%).
- •Santa Clarita Valley International does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 27.2).
- •Santa Clarita Valley International is the larger school with 548 students compared with 490.
- •Live Oak Elementary is a public school while Santa Clarita Valley International 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 Santa Clarita Valley International?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Live Oak Elementary and Santa Clarita Valley International?
About 406 m in a straight line, between Castaic and Castaic in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Live Oak Elementary: 490. Santa Clarita Valley International: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Live Oak Elementary and Santa Clarita Valley International rank in California?
Live Oak Elementary is 2143rd of 5,693 and Santa Clarita Valley International is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).