Amelia Earhart Elementary vs Buena Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 518 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amelia Earhart Elementary
Alameda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
573 students
Buena Vista Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
573 students
| Measure | Amelia Earhart Elementary Alameda, California | Buena Vista Elementary Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 5,693 | #4903 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4746 of 50,301 | #47378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 573 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.2% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 19% |
| city | Alameda | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amelia Earhart Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 15.5).
- •Amelia Earhart Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 19%).
- •Amelia Earhart Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 27%).
- •Amelia Earhart Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 77.7%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 24.9).
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 Amelia Earhart Elementary better than Buena Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Amelia Earhart Elementary ranks higher (80.4 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 Amelia Earhart Elementary and Buena Vista Elementary?
About 518 km in a straight line, between Alameda and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amelia Earhart Elementary: 573. Buena Vista Elementary: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amelia Earhart Elementary and Buena Vista Elementary rank in California?
Amelia Earhart Elementary is 255th of 5,693 and Buena Vista Elementary is 4903rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).