Cleveland Elementary vs MacArthur Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 814 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cleveland Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students
MacArthur Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
340 students
| Measure | Cleveland Elementary Lakewood, California | MacArthur Elementary Lakewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1162 of 5,693 | #1544 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15428 of 50,301 | #20405 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 450 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cleveland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 56.8).
- •Cleveland Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •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 47.6%).
- •MacArthur Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 26.5).
- •Cleveland Elementary is the larger school with 450 students compared with 340.
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 MacArthur Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cleveland Elementary ranks higher (64.0 vs 56.8 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 Cleveland Elementary and MacArthur Elementary?
About 814 m in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleveland Elementary: 450. MacArthur Elementary: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleveland Elementary and MacArthur Elementary rank in California?
Cleveland Elementary is 1162nd of 5,693 and MacArthur Elementary is 1544th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).