Blue Lake Union Elementary vs Laurel Tree Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Lake Union Elementary
Blue Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–8
153 students
Laurel Tree Charter
Arcata · Charter other · Grades K–12
197 students
| Measure | Blue Lake Union Elementary Blue Lake, California | Laurel Tree Charter Arcata, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #2650 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #32867 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 153 | 197 |
| Enrollment | 153 | 197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 28.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Blue Lake | Arcata |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Tree Charter does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Laurel Tree Charter does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Laurel Tree Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 62.1%).
- •Blue Lake Union Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 28.1).
- •Laurel Tree Charter is the larger school with 197 students compared with 153.
- •Blue Lake Union Elementary is a public school while Laurel Tree Charter 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 Blue Lake Union Elementary better than Laurel Tree Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blue Lake Union Elementary and Laurel Tree Charter?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Blue Lake and Arcata in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Lake Union Elementary: 153. Laurel Tree Charter: 197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Lake Union Elementary and Laurel Tree Charter rank in California?
Blue Lake Union Elementary is 2650th of 5,693 and Laurel Tree Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).