Drexel Elementary School vs La Paloma Academy-South
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drexel Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
515 students
La Paloma Academy-South
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
501 students
| Measure | Drexel Elementary School Tucson, Arizona | La Paloma Academy-South Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1111 of 1,136 | #1129 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #49925 of 50,301 | #50206 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 515 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 29.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 17% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drexel Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (7.7 vs 4.8).
- •Drexel Elementary School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Drexel Elementary School does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 29.5).
- •Drexel Elementary School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 501.
- •Drexel Elementary School is a public school while La Paloma Academy-South 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 Drexel Elementary School better than La Paloma Academy-South?
On the Success Index (US), Drexel Elementary School ranks higher (7.7 vs 4.8 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 Drexel Elementary School and La Paloma Academy-South?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drexel Elementary School: 515. La Paloma Academy-South: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drexel Elementary School and La Paloma Academy-South rank in Arizona?
Drexel Elementary School is 1111th of 1,136 and La Paloma Academy-South is 1129th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).