Alta Loma Elementary vs Arlington Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Loma Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
Arlington Heights Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
308 students
| Measure | Alta Loma Elementary Los Angeles, California | Arlington Heights Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4668 of 5,693 | #5405 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46315 of 50,301 | #49188 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 381 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 17% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Loma Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.5 vs 10.9).
- •Alta Loma Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •Alta Loma Elementary does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Alta Loma Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 96.8%).
- •Alta Loma Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 19.3).
- •Alta Loma Elementary is the larger school with 381 students compared with 308.
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 Alta Loma Elementary better than Arlington Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alta Loma Elementary ranks higher (17.5 vs 10.9 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 Alta Loma Elementary and Arlington Heights Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Loma Elementary: 381. Arlington Heights Elementary: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Loma Elementary and Arlington Heights Elementary rank in California?
Alta Loma Elementary is 4668th of 5,693 and Arlington Heights Elementary is 5405th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).