Golden Elementary vs Lakeview 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.
Golden Elementary
Placentia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
834 students
Lakeview Elementary
Yorba Linda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
| Measure | Golden Elementary Placentia, California | Lakeview Elementary Yorba Linda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #258 of 5,693 | #530 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4768 of 50,301 | #7784 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 834 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 834 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.9% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 71% |
| city | Placentia | Yorba Linda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 75.3).
- •Golden Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 71%).
- •Golden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 75%).
- •Lakeview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 23.9%).
- •Lakeview Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 26.9).
- •Golden Elementary is the larger school with 834 students compared with 381.
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 Golden Elementary better than Lakeview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Elementary ranks higher (80.4 vs 75.3 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 Golden Elementary and Lakeview Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Placentia and Yorba Linda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Elementary: 834. Lakeview Elementary: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Elementary and Lakeview Elementary rank in California?
Golden Elementary is 258th of 5,693 and Lakeview Elementary is 530th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).