Blossom Valley Elementary vs Lakeview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blossom Valley Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
Lakeview Elementary
Lakeside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
666 students
| Measure | Blossom Valley Elementary El Cajon, California | Lakeview Elementary Lakeside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1439 of 5,693 | #1146 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #19098 of 50,301 | #15257 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 533 | 666 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 666 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 32.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 58% |
| city | El Cajon | Lakeside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 58.6).
- •Blossom Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Blossom Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 65%).
- •Lakeview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.3% vs 65.7%).
- •Lakeview Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 24.2).
- •Lakeview Elementary is the larger school with 666 students compared with 533.
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 Blossom Valley Elementary better than Lakeview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeview Elementary ranks higher (64.3 vs 58.6 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 Blossom Valley Elementary and Lakeview Elementary?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and Lakeside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blossom Valley Elementary: 533. Lakeview Elementary: 666. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blossom Valley Elementary and Lakeview Elementary rank in California?
Blossom Valley Elementary is 1439th of 5,693 and Lakeview Elementary is 1146th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).