Adam (William Laird) Elementary vs Liberty Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adam (William Laird) Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
874 students
Liberty Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
865 students
| Measure | Adam (William Laird) Elementary Santa Maria, California | Liberty Elementary Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5347 of 5,693 | #5320 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48986 of 50,301 | #48905 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 874 | 865 |
| Enrollment | 874 | 865 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 92.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 17% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (11.6 vs 11.9).
- •Adam (William Laird) Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •Liberty Elementary does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Liberty Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.7% vs 96.8%).
- •Liberty Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 25.0).
- •Adam (William Laird) Elementary is the larger school with 874 students compared with 865.
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 Adam (William Laird) Elementary better than Liberty 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 Adam (William Laird) Elementary and Liberty Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adam (William Laird) Elementary: 874. Liberty Elementary: 865. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adam (William Laird) Elementary and Liberty Elementary rank in California?
Adam (William Laird) Elementary is 5347th of 5,693 and Liberty Elementary is 5320th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).