Tularcitos Elementary vs Washington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tularcitos Elementary
Carmel Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
447 students
Washington Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
154 students
| Measure | Tularcitos Elementary Carmel Valley, California | Washington Elementary Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #582 of 5,693 | #745 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8361 of 50,301 | #10348 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 447 | 154 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 154 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 12.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 25.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 57% |
| city | Carmel Valley | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tularcitos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 71.4).
- •Tularcitos Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Tularcitos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Washington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 23.3%).
- •Tularcitos Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 25.7).
- •Tularcitos Elementary is the larger school with 447 students compared with 154.
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 Tularcitos Elementary better than Washington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tularcitos Elementary ranks higher (74.4 vs 71.4 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 Tularcitos Elementary and Washington Elementary?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Carmel Valley and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Tularcitos Elementary: 447. Washington Elementary: 154. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Tularcitos Elementary and Washington Elementary rank in California?
Tularcitos Elementary is 582nd of 5,693 and Washington Elementary is 745th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).