McKinley Elementary vs Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
293 students
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara · Charter other · Grades K–12
74 students
| Measure | McKinley Elementary Santa Barbara, California | Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #4917 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #47445 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 293 | 74 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 74 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.9% | 58.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 22% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara does better on math proficiency (22% vs 9%).
- •Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.1% vs 80.9%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.5).
- •McKinley Elementary is the larger school with 293 students compared with 74.
- •McKinley Elementary is a public school while Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara 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 McKinley Elementary better than Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara?
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 McKinley Elementary and Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Elementary: 293. Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara: 74. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Elementary and Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara rank in California?
McKinley Elementary is 4917th of 5,693 and Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).