Emma C. Smith Elementary vs Rancho Las Positas 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.
Emma C. Smith Elementary
Livermore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
648 students
Rancho Las Positas Elementary
Livermore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
586 students
| Measure | Emma C. Smith Elementary Livermore, California | Rancho Las Positas Elementary Livermore, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #323 of 5,693 | #977 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5414 of 50,301 | #13317 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 648 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.6% | 16.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 58% |
| city | Livermore | Livermore |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emma C. Smith Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 67.2).
- •Emma C. Smith Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 58%).
- •Emma C. Smith Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Emma C. Smith Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.6% vs 16.2%).
- •Rancho Las Positas Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 21.6).
- •Emma C. Smith Elementary is the larger school with 648 students compared with 586.
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 Emma C. Smith Elementary better than Rancho Las Positas Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Emma C. Smith Elementary ranks higher (79.2 vs 67.2 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 Emma C. Smith Elementary and Rancho Las Positas Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Livermore and Livermore in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emma C. Smith Elementary: 648. Rancho Las Positas Elementary: 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emma C. Smith Elementary and Rancho Las Positas Elementary rank in California?
Emma C. Smith Elementary is 323rd of 5,693 and Rancho Las Positas Elementary is 977th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).