Clyde W. Needham Elementary vs Heritage Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clyde W. Needham Elementary
Lodi · Public elementary · Grades K–6
363 students
Heritage Elementary
Lodi · Public elementary · Grades K–6
432 students
| Measure | Clyde W. Needham Elementary Lodi, California | Heritage Elementary Lodi, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5187 of 5,693 | #4001 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48412 of 50,301 | #42829 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 363 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 36% |
| city | Lodi | Lodi |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.2 vs 13.2).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 93.9%).
- •Clyde W. Needham Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 25.4).
- •Heritage Elementary is the larger school with 432 students compared with 363.
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 Clyde W. Needham Elementary better than Heritage Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Elementary ranks higher (23.2 vs 13.2 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 Clyde W. Needham Elementary and Heritage Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lodi and Lodi in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clyde W. Needham Elementary: 363. Heritage Elementary: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clyde W. Needham Elementary and Heritage Elementary rank in California?
Clyde W. Needham Elementary is 5187th of 5,693 and Heritage Elementary is 4001st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).