Charles G. Emery Elementary vs La Pluma Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles G. Emery Elementary
Buena Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
646 students
La Pluma Elementary
La Mirada · Public elementary · Grades K–5
284 students
| Measure | Charles G. Emery Elementary Buena Park, California | La Pluma Elementary La Mirada, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1598 of 5,693 | #2332 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #21009 of 50,301 | #30098 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 646 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.3% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 42% |
| city | Buena Park | La Mirada |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles G. Emery Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 42.8).
- •Charles G. Emery Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 42%).
- •Charles G. Emery Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 51%).
- •Charles G. Emery Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 55.6%).
- •La Pluma Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 26.9).
- •Charles G. Emery Elementary is the larger school with 646 students compared with 284.
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 Charles G. Emery Elementary better than La Pluma Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Charles G. Emery Elementary ranks higher (55.9 vs 42.8 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 Charles G. Emery Elementary and La Pluma Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Buena Park and La Mirada in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles G. Emery Elementary: 646. La Pluma Elementary: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles G. Emery Elementary and La Pluma Elementary rank in California?
Charles G. Emery Elementary is 1598th of 5,693 and La Pluma Elementary is 2332nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).