Fieldbrook Elementary vs Laurel Tree Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fieldbrook Elementary
McKinleyville · Public elementary · Grades K–8
90 students
Laurel Tree Charter
Arcata · Charter other · Grades K–12
197 students
| Measure | Fieldbrook Elementary McKinleyville, California | Laurel Tree Charter Arcata, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1435 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #19052 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 90 | 197 |
| Enrollment | 90 | 197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 28.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | McKinleyville | Arcata |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fieldbrook Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Fieldbrook Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Fieldbrook Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 54.3%).
- •Fieldbrook Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 28.1).
- •Laurel Tree Charter is the larger school with 197 students compared with 90.
- •Fieldbrook Elementary is a public school while Laurel Tree Charter 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 Fieldbrook Elementary better than Laurel Tree Charter?
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 Fieldbrook Elementary and Laurel Tree Charter?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between McKinleyville and Arcata in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fieldbrook Elementary: 90. Laurel Tree Charter: 197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fieldbrook Elementary and Laurel Tree Charter rank in California?
Fieldbrook Elementary is 1435th of 5,693 and Laurel Tree Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).