Cypress Elementary vs Lankershim Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cypress Elementary
Highland · Public elementary · Grades K–6
517 students
Lankershim Elementary
Highland · Public elementary · Grades K–6
551 students
| Measure | Cypress Elementary Highland, California | Lankershim Elementary Highland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5126 of 5,693 | #4691 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48204 of 50,301 | #46437 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 517 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 517 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 28% |
| city | Highland | Highland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lankershim Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.3 vs 13.7).
- •Lankershim Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 21%).
- •Lankershim Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 30%).
- •Cypress Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.2% vs 97.1%).
- •Cypress Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 20.4).
- •Lankershim Elementary is the larger school with 551 students compared with 517.
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 Cypress Elementary better than Lankershim Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lankershim Elementary ranks higher (17.3 vs 13.7 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 Cypress Elementary and Lankershim Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Highland and Highland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cypress Elementary: 517. Lankershim Elementary: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cypress Elementary and Lankershim Elementary rank in California?
Cypress Elementary is 5126th of 5,693 and Lankershim Elementary is 4691st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).