Carmel Elementary vs Lime Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel Elementary
Hesperia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
804 students
Lime Street Elementary
Hesperia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
887 students
| Measure | Carmel Elementary Hesperia, California | Lime Street Elementary Hesperia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4487 of 5,693 | #5459 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45430 of 50,301 | #49404 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 804 | 887 |
| Enrollment | 804 | 887 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 14% |
| city | Hesperia | Hesperia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carmel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 10.2).
- •Carmel Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 14%).
- •Carmel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 24%).
- •Carmel Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.7% vs 86.6%).
- •Lime Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.6 vs 25.1).
- •Lime Street Elementary is the larger school with 887 students compared with 804.
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 Carmel Elementary better than Lime Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carmel Elementary ranks higher (19.0 vs 10.2 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 Carmel Elementary and Lime Street Elementary?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Hesperia and Hesperia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmel Elementary: 804. Lime Street Elementary: 887. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmel Elementary and Lime Street Elementary rank in California?
Carmel Elementary is 4487th of 5,693 and Lime Street Elementary is 5459th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).