Bend Elementary vs Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bend Elementary
Red Bluff · Public elementary · Grades K–8
102 students
Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA)
Red Bluff · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
97 students
| Measure | Bend Elementary Red Bluff, California | Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) Red Bluff, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #822 of 5,693 | #540 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11438 of 50,301 | #9515 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 102 | 97 |
| Enrollment | 102 | 97 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 37% |
| city | Red Bluff | Red Bluff |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bend Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 41.4).
- •Bend Elementary does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 37%).
- •Bend Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 47%).
- •Bend Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 64.9%).
- •Bend Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.4).
- •Bend Elementary is the larger school with 102 students compared with 97.
- •Bend Elementary is a public school while Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bend Elementary better than Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA)?
On the Success Index (US), Bend Elementary ranks higher (69.8 vs 41.4 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 Bend Elementary and Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA)?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Red Bluff and Red Bluff in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bend Elementary: 102. Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA): 97. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bend Elementary and Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) rank in California?
Bend Elementary is 822nd of 5,693 and Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) is 540th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).