Los Padres Elementary vs Monterey County Home Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Padres Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
620 students
Monterey County Home Charter
Salinas · Charter other · Grades K–12
255 students
| Measure | Los Padres Elementary Salinas, California | Monterey County Home Charter Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #4985 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #47705 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 620 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.5% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 17% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Padres Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Monterey County Home Charter does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 25%).
- •Monterey County Home Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69% vs 80.5%).
- •Monterey County Home Charter does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 23.8).
- •Los Padres Elementary is the larger school with 620 students compared with 255.
- •Los Padres Elementary is a public school while Monterey County Home Charter 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 Los Padres Elementary better than Monterey County Home Charter?
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 Los Padres Elementary and Monterey County Home Charter?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Padres Elementary: 620. Monterey County Home Charter: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Padres Elementary and Monterey County Home Charter rank in California?
Los Padres Elementary is 4985th of 5,693 and Monterey County Home Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).