Mission Estancia Elementary vs Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mission Estancia Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–6
355 students
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–6
520 students
| Measure | Mission Estancia Elementary Carlsbad, California | Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary Carlsbad, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #276 of 5,693 | #300 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4944 of 50,301 | #5198 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 355 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 73% |
| city | Carlsbad | Carlsbad |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.1 vs 79.6).
- •Mission Estancia Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 73%).
- •Mission Estancia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.5% vs 12.7%).
- •Mission Estancia Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 23.6).
- •Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary is the larger school with 520 students compared with 355.
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 Mission Estancia Elementary better than Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary?
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 Mission Estancia Elementary and Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Carlsbad in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mission Estancia Elementary: 355. Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mission Estancia Elementary and Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary rank in California?
Mission Estancia Elementary is 276th of 5,693 and Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary is 300th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).