Caswell Elementary vs Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 130 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caswell Elementary
Ceres · Public elementary · Grades K–6
653 students
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
653 students
| Measure | Caswell Elementary Ceres, California | Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5637 of 5,693 | #1874 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49996 of 50,301 | #24907 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 653 | 653 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 653 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 67% |
| city | Ceres | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 7.2).
- •Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 12%).
- •Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 12%).
- •Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 86.7%).
- •Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 26.1).
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 Caswell Elementary better than Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary ranks higher (50.4 vs 7.2 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 Caswell Elementary and Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Ceres and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caswell Elementary: 653. Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary: 653. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caswell Elementary and Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary rank in California?
Caswell Elementary is 5637th of 5,693 and Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary is 1874th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).