Cleveland Elementary vs Esther Lindstrom Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cleveland Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students
Esther Lindstrom Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
552 students
| Measure | Cleveland Elementary Lakewood, California | Esther Lindstrom Elementary Lakewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1162 of 5,693 | #2189 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15428 of 50,301 | #28605 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 450 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 61.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 43% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cleveland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 45.0).
- •Cleveland Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •Cleveland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Cleveland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 61.6%).
- •Esther Lindstrom Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 26.5).
- •Esther Lindstrom Elementary is the larger school with 552 students compared with 450.
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 Cleveland Elementary better than Esther Lindstrom Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cleveland Elementary ranks higher (64.0 vs 45.0 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 Cleveland Elementary and Esther Lindstrom Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleveland Elementary: 450. Esther Lindstrom Elementary: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleveland Elementary and Esther Lindstrom Elementary rank in California?
Cleveland Elementary is 1162nd of 5,693 and Esther Lindstrom Elementary is 2189th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).