La Paloma Elementary vs Live Oak Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Paloma Elementary
Fallbrook · Public elementary · Grades K–6
499 students
Live Oak Elementary
Fallbrook · Public elementary · Grades K–6
717 students
| Measure | La Paloma Elementary Fallbrook, California | Live Oak Elementary Fallbrook, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2283 of 5,693 | #2946 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #29591 of 50,301 | #35648 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 499 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 39% |
| city | Fallbrook | Fallbrook |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Paloma Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 34.4).
- •La Paloma Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •La Paloma Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 45%).
- •Live Oak Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.6% vs 78.6%).
- •La Paloma Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.9).
- •Live Oak Elementary is the larger school with 717 students compared with 499.
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 Paloma Elementary better than Live Oak Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Paloma Elementary ranks higher (43.5 vs 34.4 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 Paloma Elementary and Live Oak Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Fallbrook and Fallbrook in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Paloma Elementary: 499. Live Oak Elementary: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Paloma Elementary and Live Oak Elementary rank in California?
La Paloma Elementary is 2283rd of 5,693 and Live Oak Elementary is 2946th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).