Birney Elementary vs Lafayette Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birney Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
501 students
Lafayette Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
827 students
| Measure | Birney Elementary Long Beach, California | Lafayette Elementary Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2484 of 5,693 | #1992 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31506 of 50,301 | #26295 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 501 | 827 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 827 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 80.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 60% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.3 vs 40.6).
- •Lafayette Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 48%).
- •Lafayette Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Birney Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 80.9%).
- •Birney Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 27.6).
- •Lafayette Elementary is the larger school with 827 students compared with 501.
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 Birney Elementary better than Lafayette Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette Elementary ranks higher (48.3 vs 40.6 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 Birney Elementary and Lafayette Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birney Elementary: 501. Lafayette Elementary: 827. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birney Elementary and Lafayette Elementary rank in California?
Birney Elementary is 2484th of 5,693 and Lafayette Elementary is 1992nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).