Lucas Elementary vs Ocean View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 482 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lucas Elementary
Ceres · Public elementary · Grades K–6
668 students
Ocean View Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
668 students
| Measure | Lucas Elementary Ceres, California | Ocean View Elementary Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3690 of 5,693 | #946 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41079 of 50,301 | #12895 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 668 | 668 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 668 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 26.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 73% |
| city | Ceres | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocean View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 26.0).
- •Ocean View Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 33%).
- •Ocean View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 40%).
- •Ocean View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.2% vs 77.2%).
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 Lucas Elementary better than Ocean View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ocean View Elementary ranks higher (67.8 vs 26.0 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 Lucas Elementary and Ocean View Elementary?
About 482 km in a straight line, between Ceres and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lucas Elementary: 668. Ocean View Elementary: 668. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lucas Elementary and Ocean View Elementary rank in California?
Lucas Elementary is 3690th of 5,693 and Ocean View Elementary is 946th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).