KIPP Valiant Community Prep vs Laurel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Valiant Community Prep
Menlo Park · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
587 students
Laurel Elementary
Atherton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
658 students
| Measure | KIPP Valiant Community Prep Menlo Park, California | Laurel Elementary Atherton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #4729 of 5,693 | #76 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46603 of 50,301 | #2905 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 587 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 12.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 80% |
| city | Menlo Park | Atherton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 17.0).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 17%).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 37%).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 90.8%).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 19.6).
- •Laurel Elementary is the larger school with 658 students compared with 587.
- •KIPP Valiant Community Prep is a charter school while Laurel 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 KIPP Valiant Community Prep better than Laurel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Elementary ranks higher (84.0 vs 17.0 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 KIPP Valiant Community Prep and Laurel Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Menlo Park and Atherton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Valiant Community Prep: 587. Laurel Elementary: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Valiant Community Prep and Laurel Elementary rank in California?
KIPP Valiant Community Prep is 4729th of 5,693 and Laurel Elementary is 76th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).