Foothill Ranch Elementary vs Lake Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothill Ranch Elementary
Foothill Ranch · Public elementary · Grades K–6
990 students
Lake Forest Elementary
Lake Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–6
640 students
| Measure | Foothill Ranch Elementary Foothill Ranch, California | Lake Forest Elementary Lake Forest, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #711 of 5,693 | #1861 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9925 of 50,301 | #24753 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 990 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 990 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 27.5 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 48% |
| city | Foothill Ranch | Lake Forest |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothill Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 50.6).
- •Foothill Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 48%).
- •Foothill Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 58%).
- •Foothill Ranch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 55.3%).
- •Lake Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 27.5).
- •Foothill Ranch Elementary is the larger school with 990 students compared with 640.
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 Foothill Ranch Elementary better than Lake Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Foothill Ranch Elementary ranks higher (72.0 vs 50.6 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 Foothill Ranch Elementary and Lake Forest Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Foothill Ranch and Lake Forest in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill Ranch Elementary: 990. Lake Forest Elementary: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill Ranch Elementary and Lake Forest Elementary rank in California?
Foothill Ranch Elementary is 711th of 5,693 and Lake Forest Elementary is 1861st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).