Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary vs Lexington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 159 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary
Alta Loma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
878 students
Lexington Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
878 students
| Measure | Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary Alta Loma, California | Lexington Elementary El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #503 of 5,693 | #5546 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7436 of 50,301 | #49710 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 878 | 878 |
| Enrollment | 878 | 878 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 22% |
| city | Alta Loma | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 9.0).
- •Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 22%).
- •Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 17%).
- •Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 91.1%).
- •Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 25.8).
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 Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary better than Lexington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary ranks higher (75.8 vs 9.0 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 Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary and Lexington Elementary?
About 159 km in a straight line, between Alta Loma and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary: 878. Lexington Elementary: 878. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary and Lexington Elementary rank in California?
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary is 503rd of 5,693 and Lexington Elementary is 5546th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).