Charles Hoffman Elementary vs Lake Arrowhead Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Hoffman Elementary
Running Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students
Lake Arrowhead Elementary
Lake Arrowhead · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students
| Measure | Charles Hoffman Elementary Running Springs, California | Lake Arrowhead Elementary Lake Arrowhead, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3210 of 5,693 | #3054 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37654 of 50,301 | #36508 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 297 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 28% |
| city | Running Springs | Lake Arrowhead |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Arrowhead Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.1 vs 31.3).
- •Charles Hoffman Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Lake Arrowhead Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Lake Arrowhead Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 60.6%).
- •Lake Arrowhead Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 24.8).
- •Lake Arrowhead Elementary is the larger school with 450 students compared with 297.
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 Hoffman Elementary better than Lake Arrowhead Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Arrowhead Elementary ranks higher (33.1 vs 31.3 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 Hoffman Elementary and Lake Arrowhead Elementary?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Running Springs and Lake Arrowhead in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Hoffman Elementary: 297. Lake Arrowhead Elementary: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Hoffman Elementary and Lake Arrowhead Elementary rank in California?
Charles Hoffman Elementary is 3210th of 5,693 and Lake Arrowhead Elementary is 3054th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).