Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary vs Lucerne Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 490 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
646 students
Lucerne Valley Elementary
Lucerne Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
646 students
| Measure | Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary Salinas, California | Lucerne Valley Elementary Lucerne Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4817 of 5,693 | #4682 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46971 of 50,301 | #46385 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 646 | 646 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 25% |
| city | Salinas | Lucerne Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lucerne Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.4 vs 16.3).
- •Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 25%).
- •Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •Lucerne Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.1% vs 98%).
- •Lucerne Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 23.9).
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 Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary better than Lucerne Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lucerne Valley Elementary ranks higher (17.4 vs 16.3 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 Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary and Lucerne Valley Elementary?
About 490 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Lucerne Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary: 646. Lucerne Valley Elementary: 646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary and Lucerne Valley Elementary rank in California?
Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary is 4817th of 5,693 and Lucerne Valley Elementary is 4682nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).