Esther Lindstrom Elementary vs Stephen Foster Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Esther Lindstrom Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
552 students
Stephen Foster Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
501 students
| Measure | Esther Lindstrom Elementary Lakewood, California | Stephen Foster Elementary Lakewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2189 of 5,693 | #2071 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28605 of 50,301 | #27186 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 552 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.6% | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 43% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stephen Foster Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 45.0).
- •Stephen Foster Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Esther Lindstrom Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.6% vs 66.3%).
- •Stephen Foster Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 24.0).
- •Esther Lindstrom Elementary is the larger school with 552 students compared with 501.
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 Esther Lindstrom Elementary better than Stephen Foster Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Stephen Foster Elementary ranks higher (47.0 vs 45.0 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 Esther Lindstrom Elementary and Stephen Foster Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Esther Lindstrom Elementary: 552. Stephen Foster Elementary: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Esther Lindstrom Elementary and Stephen Foster Elementary rank in California?
Esther Lindstrom Elementary is 2189th of 5,693 and Stephen Foster Elementary is 2071st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).