Joe Serna Jr. Charter vs Lakewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joe Serna Jr. Charter
Acampo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
369 students
Lakewood Elementary
Lodi · Public elementary · Grades K–6
478 students
| Measure | Joe Serna Jr. Charter Acampo, California | Lakewood Elementary Lodi, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2832 of 5,693 | #2568 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34627 of 50,301 | #32128 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 369 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 44% |
| city | Acampo | Lodi |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 36.0).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 36%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.5% vs 73.2%).
- •Joe Serna Jr. Charter does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 22.8).
- •Lakewood Elementary is the larger school with 478 students compared with 369.
- •Joe Serna Jr. Charter is a charter school while Lakewood Elementary is a public 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 Joe Serna Jr. Charter better than Lakewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Elementary ranks higher (39.7 vs 36.0 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 Joe Serna Jr. Charter and Lakewood Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Acampo and Lodi in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joe Serna Jr. Charter: 369. Lakewood Elementary: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joe Serna Jr. Charter and Lakewood Elementary rank in California?
Joe Serna Jr. Charter is 2832nd of 5,693 and Lakewood Elementary is 2568th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).