American Lakes vs Los Alamitos Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 617 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Lakes
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
625 students
Los Alamitos Elementary
Los Alamitos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
625 students
| Measure | American Lakes Sacramento, California | Los Alamitos Elementary Los Alamitos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #5484 of 5,693 | #486 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49498 of 50,301 | #7269 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 625 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 625 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 31.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 77% |
| city | Sacramento | Los Alamitos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Alamitos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 9.8).
- •Los Alamitos Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 13%).
- •Los Alamitos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 22%).
- •Los Alamitos Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 87%).
- •American Lakes does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 24.0).
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 American Lakes better than Los Alamitos Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Los Alamitos Elementary ranks higher (76.1 vs 9.8 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 American Lakes and Los Alamitos Elementary?
About 617 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Los Alamitos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Lakes: 625. Los Alamitos Elementary: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Lakes and Los Alamitos Elementary rank in California?
American Lakes is 5484th of 5,693 and Los Alamitos Elementary is 486th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).