La Honda STEAM Academy vs Machado Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 303 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Honda STEAM Academy
Lompoc · Public elementary · Grades K–6
531 students
Machado Elementary
Lake Elsinore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students
| Measure | La Honda STEAM Academy Lompoc, California | Machado Elementary Lake Elsinore, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5048 of 5,693 | #5434 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47917 of 50,301 | #49307 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 531 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 21% |
| city | Lompoc | Lake Elsinore |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Honda STEAM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.4 vs 10.6).
- •La Honda STEAM Academy does better on math proficiency (24% vs 21%).
- •La Honda STEAM Academy does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •La Honda STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84% vs 91.3%).
- •Machado Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 25.3).
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 Honda STEAM Academy better than Machado Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Honda STEAM Academy ranks higher (14.4 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 Honda STEAM Academy and Machado Elementary?
About 303 km in a straight line, between Lompoc and Lake Elsinore in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Honda STEAM Academy: 531. Machado Elementary: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Honda STEAM Academy and Machado Elementary rank in California?
La Honda STEAM Academy is 5048th of 5,693 and Machado Elementary is 5434th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).