Captain Raymond Collins vs Craig Williams Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Captain Raymond Collins
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
522 students
Craig Williams Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
478 students
| Measure | Captain Raymond Collins Long Beach, California | Craig Williams Elementary Lakewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5093 of 5,693 | #5074 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48094 of 50,301 | #47993 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 522 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 24% |
| city | Long Beach | Lakewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (14.0 vs 14.2).
- •Captain Raymond Collins does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 28%).
- •Craig Williams Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 94.4%).
- •Captain Raymond Collins does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 25.2).
- •Captain Raymond Collins is the larger school with 522 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Captain Raymond Collins better than Craig Williams Elementary?
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 Captain Raymond Collins and Craig Williams Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Lakewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Captain Raymond Collins: 522. Craig Williams Elementary: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Captain Raymond Collins and Craig Williams Elementary rank in California?
Captain Raymond Collins is 5093rd of 5,693 and Craig Williams Elementary is 5074th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).