Ford Elementary vs La Paloma Academy (Lakeside)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 691 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ford Elementary
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
182 students
La Paloma Academy (Lakeside)
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
855 students
| Measure | Ford Elementary Tucson, Arizona | La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #523 of 1,136 | #673 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #30147 of 50,301 | #37358 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 182 | 855 |
| Enrollment | 182 | 855 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 26.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 31.8).
- •La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) does better on math proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Ford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Ford Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 26.7).
- •La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) is the larger school with 855 students compared with 182.
- •Ford Elementary is a public school while La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) 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 Ford Elementary better than La Paloma Academy (Lakeside)?
On the Success Index (US), Ford Elementary ranks higher (42.7 vs 31.8 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 Ford Elementary and La Paloma Academy (Lakeside)?
About 691 m in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ford Elementary: 182. La Paloma Academy (Lakeside): 855. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ford Elementary and La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) rank in Arizona?
Ford Elementary is 523rd of 1,136 and La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) is 673rd of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).