Live Oak Elementary vs West Creek Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.8 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
West Creek Academy
Valencia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
983 students
| Measure | Live Oak Elementary Castaic, California | West Creek Academy Valencia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2143 of 5,693 | #397 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28108 of 50,301 | #6276 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 490 | 983 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 983 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 20.1% |
| Students per teacher | 27.2 | 28.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 75% |
| city | Castaic | Valencia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Creek Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 45.7).
- •West Creek Academy does better on math proficiency (75% vs 46%).
- •West Creek Academy does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 53%).
- •West Creek Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 54.3%).
- •Live Oak Elementary does better on students per teacher (27.2 vs 28.9).
- •West Creek Academy is the larger school with 983 students compared with 490.
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 West Creek Academy?
On the Success Index (US), West Creek Academy ranks higher (77.8 vs 45.7 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 West Creek Academy?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Castaic and Valencia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Live Oak Elementary: 490. West Creek Academy: 983. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Live Oak Elementary and West Creek Academy rank in California?
Live Oak Elementary is 2143rd of 5,693 and West Creek Academy is 397th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).