Alpine Elementary vs Buena Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpine Elementary
Littlerock · Public elementary · Grades K–8
591 students
Buena Vista Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
573 students
| Measure | Alpine Elementary Littlerock, California | Buena Vista Elementary Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4597 of 5,693 | #4903 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45947 of 50,301 | #47378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 591 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 19% |
| city | Littlerock | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alpine Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.2 vs 15.5).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 18%).
- •Alpine Elementary does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Alpine Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 77.7%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 26.9).
- •Alpine Elementary is the larger school with 591 students compared with 573.
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 Alpine Elementary better than Buena Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alpine Elementary ranks higher (18.2 vs 15.5 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 Alpine Elementary and Buena Vista Elementary?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Littlerock and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpine Elementary: 591. Buena Vista Elementary: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpine Elementary and Buena Vista Elementary rank in California?
Alpine Elementary is 4597th of 5,693 and Buena Vista Elementary is 4903rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).