Oak Valley Elementary vs Vista de Las Cruces
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Valley Elementary
Buellton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students
Vista de Las Cruces
Gaviota · Public elementary · Grades K–8
65 students
| Measure | Oak Valley Elementary Buellton, California | Vista de Las Cruces Gaviota, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1966 of 5,693 | #2731 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25904 of 50,301 | #33559 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 377 | 65 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 65 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 24.5% |
| city | Buellton | Gaviota |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 37.7).
- •Oak Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 24.5%).
- •Oak Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 34.5%).
- •Vista de Las Cruces does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 56.8%).
- •Vista de Las Cruces does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 20.9).
- •Oak Valley Elementary is the larger school with 377 students compared with 65.
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 Oak Valley Elementary better than Vista de Las Cruces?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Valley Elementary ranks higher (48.9 vs 37.7 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 Oak Valley Elementary and Vista de Las Cruces?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Buellton and Gaviota in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Valley Elementary: 377. Vista de Las Cruces: 65. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Valley Elementary and Vista de Las Cruces rank in California?
Oak Valley Elementary is 1966th of 5,693 and Vista de Las Cruces is 2731st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).