Escalona Elementary vs La Pluma Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Escalona Elementary
La Mirada · Public elementary · Grades K–5
424 students
La Pluma Elementary
La Mirada · Public elementary · Grades K–5
284 students
| Measure | Escalona Elementary La Mirada, California | La Pluma Elementary La Mirada, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1503 of 5,693 | #2332 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #19858 of 50,301 | #30098 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 424 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | La Mirada | La Mirada |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Escalona Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 42.8).
- •Escalona Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Escalona Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •Escalona Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 55.6%).
- •Escalona Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 23.7).
- •Escalona Elementary is the larger school with 424 students compared with 284.
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 Escalona Elementary better than La Pluma Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Escalona Elementary ranks higher (57.6 vs 42.8 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 Escalona Elementary and La Pluma Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between La Mirada and La Mirada in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Escalona Elementary: 424. La Pluma Elementary: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Escalona Elementary and La Pluma Elementary rank in California?
Escalona Elementary is 1503rd of 5,693 and La Pluma Elementary is 2332nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).