Arthur Hapgood Elementary vs La Honda STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arthur Hapgood Elementary
Lompoc · Public elementary · Grades K–6
768 students
La Honda STEAM Academy
Lompoc · Public elementary · Grades K–6
531 students
| Measure | Arthur Hapgood Elementary Lompoc, California | La Honda STEAM Academy Lompoc, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4143 of 5,693 | #5048 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43628 of 50,301 | #47917 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 768 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 768 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 24% |
| city | Lompoc | Lompoc |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arthur Hapgood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 14.4).
- •Arthur Hapgood Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 24%).
- •Arthur Hapgood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Arthur Hapgood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.6% vs 84%).
- •Arthur Hapgood Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 25.3).
- •Arthur Hapgood Elementary is the larger school with 768 students compared with 531.
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 Arthur Hapgood Elementary better than La Honda STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Arthur Hapgood Elementary ranks higher (21.9 vs 14.4 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 Arthur Hapgood Elementary and La Honda STEAM Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Lompoc and Lompoc in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arthur Hapgood Elementary: 768. La Honda STEAM Academy: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arthur Hapgood Elementary and La Honda STEAM Academy rank in California?
Arthur Hapgood Elementary is 4143rd of 5,693 and La Honda STEAM Academy is 5048th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).