Esperanza Elementary vs Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 555 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Esperanza Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public
Oakland · Charter other · Grades K–12
723 students
| Measure | Esperanza Elementary Oakland, California | Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #4812 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #46958 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 418 | 723 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 723 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 19% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Esperanza Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Esperanza Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.7% vs 99.3%).
- •Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 22.0).
- •Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public is the larger school with 723 students compared with 418.
- •Esperanza Elementary is a public school while Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Esperanza Elementary better than Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Esperanza Elementary and Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public?
About 555 m in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Esperanza Elementary: 418. Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public: 723. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Esperanza Elementary and Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public rank in California?
Esperanza Elementary is 4812th of 5,693 and Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).