Kings Beach Elementary vs Tahoe Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings Beach Elementary
Kings Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students
Tahoe Lake Elementary
Tahoe City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
282 students
| Measure | Kings Beach Elementary Kings Beach, California | Tahoe Lake Elementary Tahoe City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2052 of 5,693 | #792 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #27032 of 50,301 | #10979 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 362 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Kings Beach | Tahoe City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tahoe Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 47.2).
- •Tahoe Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Tahoe Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Tahoe Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 45%).
- •Kings Beach Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 21.7).
- •Kings Beach Elementary is the larger school with 362 students compared with 282.
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 Kings Beach Elementary better than Tahoe Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tahoe Lake Elementary ranks higher (70.5 vs 47.2 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 Kings Beach Elementary and Tahoe Lake Elementary?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Kings Beach and Tahoe City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kings Beach Elementary: 362. Tahoe Lake Elementary: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kings Beach Elementary and Tahoe Lake Elementary rank in California?
Kings Beach Elementary is 2052nd of 5,693 and Tahoe Lake Elementary is 792nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).