Ellis Elementary vs Lakewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellis Elementary
Sunnyvale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
768 students
Lakewood Elementary
Sunnyvale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
372 students
| Measure | Ellis Elementary Sunnyvale, California | Lakewood Elementary Sunnyvale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1114 of 5,693 | #2142 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14903 of 50,301 | #28107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 768 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 768 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.6% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 42% |
| city | Sunnyvale | Sunnyvale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellis Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 45.7).
- •Ellis Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Ellis Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 42%).
- •Ellis Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 33.6%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 21.9).
- •Ellis Elementary is the larger school with 768 students compared with 372.
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 Ellis Elementary better than Lakewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ellis Elementary ranks higher (64.8 vs 45.7 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 Ellis Elementary and Lakewood Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Sunnyvale and Sunnyvale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellis Elementary: 768. Lakewood Elementary: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellis Elementary and Lakewood Elementary rank in California?
Ellis Elementary is 1114th of 5,693 and Lakewood Elementary is 2142nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).