Echo Valley Elementary vs Lagunita Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Echo Valley Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
502 students
Lagunita Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
62 students
| Measure | Echo Valley Elementary Salinas, California | Lagunita Elementary Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #5430 of 5,693 | #748 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49299 of 50,301 | #10390 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 502 | 62 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 62 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 9.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lagunita Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 10.6).
- •Lagunita Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Lagunita Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 25%).
- •Lagunita Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.7% vs 89.2%).
- •Lagunita Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 23.9).
- •Echo Valley Elementary is the larger school with 502 students compared with 62.
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 Echo Valley Elementary better than Lagunita Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lagunita Elementary ranks higher (71.3 vs 10.6 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 Echo Valley Elementary and Lagunita Elementary?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Echo Valley Elementary: 502. Lagunita Elementary: 62. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Echo Valley Elementary and Lagunita Elementary rank in California?
Echo Valley Elementary is 5430th of 5,693 and Lagunita Elementary is 748th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).