Fallsvale vs Lagunita Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 519 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fallsvale
Forest Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–8
62 students
Lagunita Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
62 students
| Measure | Fallsvale Forest Falls, California | Lagunita Elementary Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #579 of 5,693 | #748 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8318 of 50,301 | #10390 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 62 | 62 |
| Enrollment | 62 | 62 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 9.7% |
| Students per teacher | 31.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 47% |
| city | Forest Falls | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fallsvale scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 71.3).
- •Fallsvale does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 47%).
- •Fallsvale does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 67%).
- •Lagunita Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.7% vs 37.1%).
- •Lagunita Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 31.0).
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 Fallsvale better than Lagunita Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fallsvale ranks higher (74.4 vs 71.3 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 Fallsvale and Lagunita Elementary?
About 519 km in a straight line, between Forest Falls and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fallsvale: 62. Lagunita Elementary: 62. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fallsvale and Lagunita Elementary rank in California?
Fallsvale is 579th of 5,693 and Lagunita Elementary is 748th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).