Brainard Elementary vs PUC Lakeview Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brainard Elementary
Lake View Terrace · Public elementary · Grades K–5
160 students
PUC Lakeview Charter Academy
Lake View Terrace · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
334 students
| Measure | Brainard Elementary Lake View Terrace, California | PUC Lakeview Charter Academy Lake View Terrace, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3119 of 5,693 | #905 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #37021 of 50,301 | #13421 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 160 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 160 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Lake View Terrace | Lake View Terrace |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brainard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 22.0).
- •Brainard Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Brainard Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 94.6%).
- •Brainard Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 20.9).
- •PUC Lakeview Charter Academy is the larger school with 334 students compared with 160.
- •Brainard Elementary is a public school while PUC Lakeview Charter Academy 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 Brainard Elementary better than PUC Lakeview Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Brainard Elementary ranks higher (32.3 vs 22.0 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 Brainard Elementary and PUC Lakeview Charter Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lake View Terrace and Lake View Terrace in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brainard Elementary: 160. PUC Lakeview Charter Academy: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brainard Elementary and PUC Lakeview Charter Academy rank in California?
Brainard Elementary is 3119th of 5,693 and PUC Lakeview Charter Academy is 905th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).