Freshwater Elementary vs Lafayette 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.
Freshwater Elementary
Eureka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
283 students
Lafayette Elementary
Eureka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
| Measure | Freshwater Elementary Eureka, California | Lafayette Elementary Eureka, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1649 of 5,693 | #5181 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #21721 of 50,301 | #48387 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 283 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 72.2% |
| Students per teacher | 28.3 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 17% |
| city | Eureka | Eureka |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freshwater Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 13.3).
- •Freshwater Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Freshwater Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 17%).
- •Freshwater Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 72.2%).
- •Lafayette Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 28.3).
- •Lafayette Elementary is the larger school with 324 students compared with 283.
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 Freshwater Elementary better than Lafayette Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Freshwater Elementary ranks higher (54.9 vs 13.3 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 Freshwater Elementary and Lafayette Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Eureka and Eureka in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freshwater Elementary: 283. Lafayette Elementary: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freshwater Elementary and Lafayette Elementary rank in California?
Freshwater Elementary is 1649th of 5,693 and Lafayette Elementary is 5181st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).