El Gabilan Elementary vs Laurel Wood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Gabilan Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
548 students
Laurel Wood Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
417 students
| Measure | El Gabilan Elementary Salinas, California | Laurel Wood Elementary Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5191 of 5,693 | #3093 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48419 of 50,301 | #36808 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 548 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 36% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Wood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.7 vs 13.2).
- •Laurel Wood Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 20%).
- •Laurel Wood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 21%).
- •Laurel Wood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 78.3%).
- •Laurel Wood Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.8).
- •El Gabilan Elementary is the larger school with 548 students compared with 417.
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 Gabilan Elementary better than Laurel Wood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Wood Elementary ranks higher (32.7 vs 13.2 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 Gabilan Elementary and Laurel Wood Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Gabilan Elementary: 548. Laurel Wood Elementary: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Gabilan Elementary and Laurel Wood Elementary rank in California?
El Gabilan Elementary is 5191st of 5,693 and Laurel Wood Elementary is 3093rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).