Atwater Avenue Elementary vs Palisades Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 91 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atwater Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
332 students
Palisades Elementary
Capistrano Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
332 students
| Measure | Atwater Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California | Palisades Elementary Capistrano Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3104 of 5,693 | #1836 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #36891 of 50,301 | #24411 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 332 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 47.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 48% |
| city | Los Angeles | Capistrano Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palisades Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 32.5).
- •Palisades Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •Palisades Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Palisades Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 60.2%).
- •Atwater Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 22.1).
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 Atwater Avenue Elementary better than Palisades Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Palisades Elementary ranks higher (51.1 vs 32.5 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 Atwater Avenue Elementary and Palisades Elementary?
About 91 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Capistrano Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atwater Avenue Elementary: 332. Palisades Elementary: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atwater Avenue Elementary and Palisades Elementary rank in California?
Atwater Avenue Elementary is 3104th of 5,693 and Palisades Elementary is 1836th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).