Arbolita Elementary vs Ladera Palma Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arbolita Elementary
La Habra · Public elementary · Grades K–6
379 students
Ladera Palma Elementary
La Habra · Public elementary · Grades K–6
583 students
| Measure | Arbolita Elementary La Habra, California | Ladera Palma Elementary La Habra, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4746 of 5,693 | #3719 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46693 of 50,301 | #41216 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 379 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 32% |
| city | La Habra | La Habra |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ladera Palma Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 16.8).
- •Ladera Palma Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Ladera Palma Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Ladera Palma Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 83.1%).
- •Arbolita Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 25.3).
- •Ladera Palma Elementary is the larger school with 583 students compared with 379.
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 Arbolita Elementary better than Ladera Palma Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ladera Palma Elementary ranks higher (25.8 vs 16.8 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 Arbolita Elementary and Ladera Palma Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between La Habra and La Habra in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arbolita Elementary: 379. Ladera Palma Elementary: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arbolita Elementary and Ladera Palma Elementary rank in California?
Arbolita Elementary is 4746th of 5,693 and Ladera Palma Elementary is 3719th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).