La Ballona Elementary vs Machado Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 102 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Ballona Elementary
Culver City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students
Machado Elementary
Lake Elsinore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students
| Measure | La Ballona Elementary Culver City, California | Machado Elementary Lake Elsinore, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1764 of 5,693 | #5434 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #23327 of 50,301 | #49307 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 531 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.9% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 21% |
| city | Culver City | Lake Elsinore |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Ballona Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 10.6).
- •La Ballona Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 21%).
- •La Ballona Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 23%).
- •La Ballona Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.9% vs 91.3%).
- •La Ballona Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 23.1).
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 La Ballona Elementary better than Machado Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Ballona Elementary ranks higher (52.6 vs 10.6 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 La Ballona Elementary and Machado Elementary?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Culver City and Lake Elsinore in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Ballona Elementary: 531. Machado Elementary: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Ballona Elementary and Machado Elementary rank in California?
La Ballona Elementary is 1764th of 5,693 and Machado Elementary is 5434th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).