Brainard Elementary vs Sara Coughlin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.6 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
Sara Coughlin Elementary
Pacoima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
409 students
| Measure | Brainard Elementary Lake View Terrace, California | Sara Coughlin Elementary Pacoima, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3119 of 5,693 | #5110 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37021 of 50,301 | #48149 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 160 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 160 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 20% |
| city | Lake View Terrace | Pacoima |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brainard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 13.9).
- •Brainard Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Brainard Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Brainard Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 95.4%).
- •Brainard Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 21.5).
- •Sara Coughlin Elementary is the larger school with 409 students compared with 160.
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 Sara Coughlin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brainard Elementary ranks higher (32.3 vs 13.9 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 Sara Coughlin Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Lake View Terrace and Pacoima in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brainard Elementary: 160. Sara Coughlin Elementary: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brainard Elementary and Sara Coughlin Elementary rank in California?
Brainard Elementary is 3119th of 5,693 and Sara Coughlin Elementary is 5110th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).