Apricot Valley Elementary vs Las Palmas Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apricot Valley Elementary
Patterson · Public elementary · Grades K–6
788 students
Las Palmas Elementary
Patterson · Public elementary · Grades K–6
642 students
| Measure | Apricot Valley Elementary Patterson, California | Las Palmas Elementary Patterson, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3306 of 5,693 | #3358 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38375 of 50,301 | #38763 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 788 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 788 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 37% |
| city | Patterson | Patterson |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (30.2 vs 29.7).
- •Las Palmas Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Las Palmas Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 43%).
- •Apricot Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.9% vs 83.6%).
- •Las Palmas Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 24.6).
- •Apricot Valley Elementary is the larger school with 788 students compared with 642.
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 Apricot Valley Elementary better than Las Palmas Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Apricot Valley Elementary and Las Palmas Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Patterson and Patterson in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apricot Valley Elementary: 788. Las Palmas Elementary: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apricot Valley Elementary and Las Palmas Elementary rank in California?
Apricot Valley Elementary is 3306th of 5,693 and Las Palmas Elementary is 3358th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).