A. E. Arnold Elementary vs Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A. E. Arnold Elementary
Cypress · Public elementary · Grades K–6
560 students
Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
338 students
| Measure | A. E. Arnold Elementary Cypress, California | Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary Lakewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1303 of 5,693 | #4034 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #17398 of 50,301 | #43027 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 560 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 28% |
| city | Cypress | Lakewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A. E. Arnold Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 22.9).
- •A. E. Arnold Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 28%).
- •A. E. Arnold Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 43%).
- •A. E. Arnold Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 92.3%).
- •Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 24.3).
- •A. E. Arnold Elementary is the larger school with 560 students compared with 338.
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 A. E. Arnold Elementary better than Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), A. E. Arnold Elementary ranks higher (61.1 vs 22.9 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 A. E. Arnold Elementary and Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cypress and Lakewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. E. Arnold Elementary: 560. Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. E. Arnold Elementary and Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary rank in California?
A. E. Arnold Elementary is 1303rd of 5,693 and Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary is 4034th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).