La Canada Elementary vs Palm Crest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Canada Elementary
La Canada · Public elementary · Grades K–6
633 students
Palm Crest Elementary
La Canada · Public elementary · Grades K–6
642 students
| Measure | La Canada Elementary La Canada, California | Palm Crest Elementary La Canada, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #75 of 5,693 | #54 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2903 of 50,301 | #2628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 633 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.8% | 4.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 87% |
| city | La Canada | La Canada |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.0 vs 84.6).
- •La Canada Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 87%).
- •La Canada Elementary does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 88%).
- •Palm Crest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.8% vs 6.8%).
- •Palm Crest Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 26.4).
- •Palm Crest Elementary is the larger school with 642 students compared with 633.
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 Canada Elementary better than Palm Crest 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 La Canada Elementary and Palm Crest Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between La Canada and La Canada in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Canada Elementary: 633. Palm Crest Elementary: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Canada Elementary and Palm Crest Elementary rank in California?
La Canada Elementary is 75th of 5,693 and Palm Crest Elementary is 54th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).