Burton Valley Elementary vs Parkmead 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.
Burton Valley Elementary
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–5
653 students
Parkmead Elementary
Walnut Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–5
478 students
| Measure | Burton Valley Elementary Lafayette, California | Parkmead Elementary Walnut Creek, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #57 of 5,693 | #506 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2657 of 50,301 | #7462 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 653 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.1% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 74% |
| city | Lafayette | Walnut Creek |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burton Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 75.8).
- •Burton Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 74%).
- •Burton Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 73%).
- •Burton Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.1% vs 18.8%).
- •Burton Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 25.2).
- •Burton Valley Elementary is the larger school with 653 students compared with 478.
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 Burton Valley Elementary better than Parkmead Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Burton Valley Elementary ranks higher (84.5 vs 75.8 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 Burton Valley Elementary and Parkmead Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Walnut Creek in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burton Valley Elementary: 653. Parkmead Elementary: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burton Valley Elementary and Parkmead Elementary rank in California?
Burton Valley Elementary is 57th of 5,693 and Parkmead Elementary is 506th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).