Cutten Elementary vs Lafayette Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cutten Elementary
Eureka · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
288 students
Lafayette Elementary
Eureka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
| Measure | Cutten Elementary Eureka, California | Lafayette Elementary Eureka, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2016 of 5,693 | #5181 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #26541 of 50,301 | #48387 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 288 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 72.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 17% |
| city | Eureka | Eureka |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cutten Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 13.3).
- •Cutten Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 17%).
- •Cutten Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •Cutten Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 72.2%).
- •Cutten Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 23.1).
- •Lafayette Elementary is the larger school with 324 students compared with 288.
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 Cutten Elementary better than Lafayette Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cutten Elementary ranks higher (47.9 vs 13.3 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 Cutten Elementary and Lafayette Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Eureka and Eureka in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cutten Elementary: 288. Lafayette Elementary: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cutten Elementary and Lafayette Elementary rank in California?
Cutten Elementary is 2016th of 5,693 and Lafayette Elementary is 5181st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).