El Cerrito Elementary vs Ladera Palma Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Cerrito Elementary
La Habra · Public elementary · Grades K–6
379 students
Ladera Palma Elementary
La Habra · Public elementary · Grades K–6
583 students
| Measure | El Cerrito Elementary La Habra, California | Ladera Palma Elementary La Habra, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3569 of 5,693 | #3719 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40312 of 50,301 | #41216 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 379 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.4% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| city | La Habra | La Habra |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Cerrito Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.1 vs 25.8).
- •El Cerrito Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •El Cerrito Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Ladera Palma Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 79.4%).
- •El Cerrito Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 25.3).
- •Ladera Palma Elementary is the larger school with 583 students compared with 379.
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 El Cerrito Elementary better than Ladera Palma Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), El Cerrito Elementary ranks higher (27.1 vs 25.8 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 El Cerrito Elementary and Ladera Palma Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between La Habra and La Habra in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Cerrito Elementary: 379. Ladera Palma Elementary: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Cerrito Elementary and Ladera Palma Elementary rank in California?
El Cerrito Elementary is 3569th of 5,693 and Ladera Palma Elementary is 3719th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).