Briarwood Elementary vs Laurelwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briarwood Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
Laurelwood Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
571 students
| Measure | Briarwood Elementary Santa Clara, California | Laurelwood Elementary Santa Clara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1277 of 5,693 | #119 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16971 of 50,301 | #3432 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 288 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.9% | 11.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 83% |
| city | Santa Clara | Santa Clara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurelwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 61.7).
- •Laurelwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 57%).
- •Laurelwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 62%).
- •Laurelwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.2% vs 39.9%).
- •Briarwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 22.0).
- •Laurelwood Elementary is the larger school with 571 students compared with 288.
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 Briarwood Elementary better than Laurelwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laurelwood Elementary ranks higher (82.9 vs 61.7 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 Briarwood Elementary and Laurelwood Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Santa Clara and Santa Clara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briarwood Elementary: 288. Laurelwood Elementary: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briarwood Elementary and Laurelwood Elementary rank in California?
Briarwood Elementary is 1277th of 5,693 and Laurelwood Elementary is 119th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).