Ione Olson Elementary vs Learning for Life Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ione Olson Elementary
Marina · Public elementary · Grades K–6
409 students
Learning for Life Charter
Marina · Charter high · Grades 7–12
160 students
| Measure | Ione Olson Elementary Marina, California | Learning for Life Charter Marina, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3705 of 5,693 | #1189 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #41134 of 50,301 | #15717 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 409 | 160 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 5% |
| city | Marina | Marina |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ione Olson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.9 vs 17.3).
- •Ione Olson Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 5%).
- •Ione Olson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24.5%).
- •Learning for Life Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 68.2%).
- •Ione Olson Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 22.9).
- •Ione Olson Elementary is the larger school with 409 students compared with 160.
- •Ione Olson Elementary is a public school while Learning for Life Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ione Olson Elementary better than Learning for Life Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Ione Olson Elementary ranks higher (25.9 vs 17.3 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 Ione Olson Elementary and Learning for Life Charter?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Marina and Marina in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ione Olson Elementary: 409. Learning for Life Charter: 160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ione Olson Elementary and Learning for Life Charter rank in California?
Ione Olson Elementary is 3705th of 5,693 and Learning for Life Charter is 1189th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).