Adam (William Laird) Elementary vs Railroad Canyon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 321 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
Railroad Canyon Elementary
Lake Elsinore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
873 students
| Measure | Adam (William Laird) Elementary Santa Maria, California | Railroad Canyon Elementary Lake Elsinore, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5347 of 5,693 | #4305 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48986 of 50,301 | #44481 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 874 | 873 |
| Enrollment | 874 | 873 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 83.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 31% |
| city | Santa Maria | Lake Elsinore |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Railroad Canyon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.6 vs 11.6).
- •Railroad Canyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 26%).
- •Railroad Canyon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Railroad Canyon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.2% vs 96.8%).
- •Railroad Canyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 25.0).
- •Adam (William Laird) Elementary is the larger school with 874 students compared with 873.
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 Railroad Canyon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Railroad Canyon Elementary ranks higher (20.6 vs 11.6 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 Adam (William Laird) Elementary and Railroad Canyon Elementary?
About 321 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Lake Elsinore in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adam (William Laird) Elementary: 874. Railroad Canyon Elementary: 873. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adam (William Laird) Elementary and Railroad Canyon Elementary rank in California?
Adam (William Laird) Elementary is 5347th of 5,693 and Railroad Canyon Elementary is 4305th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).