Kathryn Hughes Elementary vs Lakewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kathryn Hughes Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
281 students
Lakewood Elementary
Sunnyvale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
372 students
| Measure | Kathryn Hughes Elementary Santa Clara, California | Lakewood Elementary Sunnyvale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2148 of 5,693 | #2142 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28163 of 50,301 | #28107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 281 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Santa Clara | Sunnyvale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (45.6 vs 45.7).
- •Kathryn Hughes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 41.3%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 18.7).
- •Lakewood Elementary is the larger school with 372 students compared with 281.
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 Kathryn Hughes Elementary better than Lakewood Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kathryn Hughes Elementary and Lakewood Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Santa Clara and Sunnyvale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kathryn Hughes Elementary: 281. Lakewood Elementary: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kathryn Hughes Elementary and Lakewood Elementary rank in California?
Kathryn Hughes Elementary is 2148th of 5,693 and Lakewood Elementary is 2142nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).