Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary vs Tularcitos Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 454 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
447 students
Tularcitos Elementary
Carmel Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
447 students
| Measure | Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary Garden Grove, California | Tularcitos Elementary Carmel Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3082 of 5,693 | #582 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #36731 of 50,301 | #8361 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 447 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.8% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 66% |
| city | Garden Grove | Carmel Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tularcitos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 32.8).
- •Tularcitos Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 43%).
- •Tularcitos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 45%).
- •Tularcitos Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 84.8%).
- •Tularcitos Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.4).
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 Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary better than Tularcitos Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tularcitos Elementary ranks higher (74.4 vs 32.8 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 Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary and Tularcitos Elementary?
About 454 km in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Carmel Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary: 447. Tularcitos Elementary: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary and Tularcitos Elementary rank in California?
Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary is 3082nd of 5,693 and Tularcitos Elementary is 582nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).