Clarence Ruth Elementary vs La Honda STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarence Ruth Elementary
Lompoc · Public elementary · Grades K–6
495 students
La Honda STEAM Academy
Lompoc · Public elementary · Grades K–6
531 students
| Measure | Clarence Ruth Elementary Lompoc, California | La Honda STEAM Academy Lompoc, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4680 of 5,693 | #5048 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46367 of 50,301 | #47917 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 495 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 24% |
| city | Lompoc | Lompoc |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clarence Ruth Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.4 vs 14.4).
- •La Honda STEAM Academy does better on math proficiency (24% vs 21%).
- •Clarence Ruth Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •La Honda STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84% vs 84.4%).
- •Clarence Ruth Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 25.3).
- •La Honda STEAM Academy is the larger school with 531 students compared with 495.
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 Clarence Ruth Elementary better than La Honda STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Clarence Ruth Elementary ranks higher (17.4 vs 14.4 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 Clarence Ruth Elementary and La Honda STEAM Academy?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Lompoc and Lompoc in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarence Ruth Elementary: 495. La Honda STEAM Academy: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarence Ruth Elementary and La Honda STEAM Academy rank in California?
Clarence Ruth Elementary is 4680th of 5,693 and La Honda STEAM Academy is 5048th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).