Carroll Fowler Elementary vs Lucas Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carroll Fowler Elementary
Ceres · Public elementary · Grades K–6
522 students
Lucas Elementary
Ceres · Public elementary · Grades K–6
668 students
| Measure | Carroll Fowler Elementary Ceres, California | Lucas Elementary Ceres, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5572 of 5,693 | #3690 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49785 of 50,301 | #41079 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 522 | 668 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 668 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 77.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 26.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 33% |
| city | Ceres | Ceres |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lucas Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.0 vs 8.6).
- •Lucas Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 15%).
- •Lucas Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 23%).
- •Lucas Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.2% vs 91.8%).
- •Carroll Fowler Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.9 vs 26.7).
- •Lucas Elementary is the larger school with 668 students compared with 522.
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 Carroll Fowler Elementary better than Lucas Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lucas Elementary ranks higher (26.0 vs 8.6 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 Carroll Fowler Elementary and Lucas Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ceres and Ceres in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carroll Fowler Elementary: 522. Lucas Elementary: 668. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carroll Fowler Elementary and Lucas Elementary rank in California?
Carroll Fowler Elementary is 5572nd of 5,693 and Lucas Elementary is 3690th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).