Dover Elementary vs Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover Elementary
San Pablo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
458 students
Lake Elementary
San Pablo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
350 students
| Measure | Dover Elementary San Pablo, California | Lake Elementary San Pablo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5538 of 5,693 | #5450 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49682 of 50,301 | #49376 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 458 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 19% |
| city | San Pablo | San Pablo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.3 vs 9.1).
- •Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 11%).
- •Dover Elementary does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84% vs 91.9%).
- •Dover Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 25.0).
- •Dover Elementary is the larger school with 458 students compared with 350.
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 Dover Elementary better than Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Elementary ranks higher (10.3 vs 9.1 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 Dover Elementary and Lake Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Pablo and San Pablo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Elementary: 458. Lake Elementary: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Elementary and Lake Elementary rank in California?
Dover Elementary is 5538th of 5,693 and Lake Elementary is 5450th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).