Edison Elementary vs Lazear Charter Academy
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.
Edison Elementary
Alameda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students
Lazear Charter Academy
Oakland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
490 students
| Measure | Edison Elementary Alameda, California | Lazear Charter Academy Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #545 of 5,693 | #2782 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7945 of 50,301 | #34110 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 474 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.9% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 35% |
| city | Alameda | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 36.8).
- •Edison Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 35%).
- •Edison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 48%).
- •Edison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.9% vs 60.4%).
- •Lazear Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 24.9).
- •Lazear Charter Academy is the larger school with 490 students compared with 474.
- •Edison Elementary is a public school while Lazear Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Edison Elementary better than Lazear Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Edison Elementary ranks higher (75.0 vs 36.8 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 Edison Elementary and Lazear Charter Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Alameda and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Elementary: 474. Lazear Charter Academy: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Elementary and Lazear Charter Academy rank in California?
Edison Elementary is 545th of 5,693 and Lazear Charter Academy is 2782nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).