Ladera STARS Academy vs Weathersfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ladera STARS Academy
Thousand Oaks · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students
Weathersfield Elementary
Thousand Oaks · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students
| Measure | Ladera STARS Academy Thousand Oaks, California | Weathersfield Elementary Thousand Oaks, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1090 of 5,693 | #585 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14539 of 50,301 | #8424 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 312 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 23.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | Thousand Oaks | Thousand Oaks |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Weathersfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 65.4).
- •Weathersfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Weathersfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Weathersfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 31.7%).
- •Ladera STARS Academy does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 22.8).
- •Weathersfield Elementary is the larger school with 433 students compared with 312.
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 Ladera STARS Academy better than Weathersfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Weathersfield Elementary ranks higher (74.3 vs 65.4 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 Ladera STARS Academy and Weathersfield Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Thousand Oaks and Thousand Oaks in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ladera STARS Academy: 312. Weathersfield Elementary: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ladera STARS Academy and Weathersfield Elementary rank in California?
Ladera STARS Academy is 1090th of 5,693 and Weathersfield Elementary is 585th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).