Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary vs Los Osos High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Los Osos High
Rancho Cucamonga · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,759 students
| Measure | Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary Alta Loma, California | Los Osos High Rancho Cucamonga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #503 of 5,693 | #186 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7436 of 50,301 | #4810 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 878 | 2,759 |
| Enrollment | 878 | 2,759 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 58% |
| city | Alta Loma | Rancho Cucamonga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 63.9).
- •Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 58%).
- •Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 43.7%).
- •Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 25.8).
- •Los Osos High is the larger school with 2,759 students compared with 878.
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 Los Osos High?
On the Success Index (US), Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary ranks higher (75.8 vs 63.9 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 Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary and Los Osos High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Alta Loma and Rancho Cucamonga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary: 878. Los Osos High: 2,759. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary and Los Osos High rank in California?
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary is 503rd of 5,693 and Los Osos High is 186th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).