Orcutt Academy Charter vs Ralph Dunlap Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orcutt Academy Charter
Orcutt · Charter other · Grades K–12
812 students
Ralph Dunlap Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
502 students
| Measure | Orcutt Academy Charter Orcutt, California | Ralph Dunlap Elementary Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #2248 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #29223 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 812 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 812 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 27.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 43% |
| city | Orcutt | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orcutt Academy Charter does better on math proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Orcutt Academy Charter does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 53%).
- •Orcutt Academy Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 56.2%).
- •Orcutt Academy Charter does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 27.9).
- •Orcutt Academy Charter is the larger school with 812 students compared with 502.
- •Orcutt Academy Charter is a charter school while Ralph Dunlap Elementary is a public 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 Orcutt Academy Charter better than Ralph Dunlap 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 Orcutt Academy Charter and Ralph Dunlap Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Orcutt and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orcutt Academy Charter: 812. Ralph Dunlap Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orcutt Academy Charter and Ralph Dunlap Elementary rank in California?
Orcutt Academy Charter is unranked and Ralph Dunlap Elementary is 2248th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).