Harold Ambuehl Elementary vs Lafayette Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 993 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harold Ambuehl Elementary
San Juan Capistrano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
Lafayette Elementary
Eureka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
| Measure | Harold Ambuehl Elementary San Juan Capistrano, California | Lafayette Elementary Eureka, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2125 of 5,693 | #5181 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #27830 of 50,301 | #48387 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 324 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 72.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 17% |
| city | San Juan Capistrano | Eureka |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harold Ambuehl Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 13.3).
- •Harold Ambuehl Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 17%).
- •Harold Ambuehl Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 17%).
- •Harold Ambuehl Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 72.2%).
- •Lafayette Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 24.9).
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 Harold Ambuehl Elementary better than Lafayette Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harold Ambuehl Elementary ranks higher (46.1 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 Harold Ambuehl Elementary and Lafayette Elementary?
About 993 km in a straight line, between San Juan Capistrano and Eureka in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harold Ambuehl Elementary: 324. Lafayette Elementary: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harold Ambuehl Elementary and Lafayette Elementary rank in California?
Harold Ambuehl Elementary is 2125th of 5,693 and Lafayette Elementary is 5181st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).