Freedom Elementary vs Lakewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freedom Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
713 students
Lakewood Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
395 students
| Measure | Freedom Elementary Modesto, California | Lakewood Elementary Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1660 of 5,693 | #826 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #21865 of 50,301 | #11468 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 713 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 713 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 42.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 66% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 54.7).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 52%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 62%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.5% vs 50.2%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 25.5).
- •Freedom Elementary is the larger school with 713 students compared with 395.
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 Freedom Elementary better than Lakewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Elementary ranks higher (69.8 vs 54.7 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 Freedom Elementary and Lakewood Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freedom Elementary: 713. Lakewood Elementary: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freedom Elementary and Lakewood Elementary rank in California?
Freedom Elementary is 1660th of 5,693 and Lakewood Elementary is 826th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).