Laguna Niguel Elementary vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 216 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laguna Niguel Elementary
Laguna Niguel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students
McKinley Elementary
El Centro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
456 students
| Measure | Laguna Niguel Elementary Laguna Niguel, California | McKinley Elementary El Centro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #597 of 5,693 | #4121 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8515 of 50,301 | #43465 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 456 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.9% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 33% |
| city | Laguna Niguel | El Centro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laguna Niguel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 22.2).
- •Laguna Niguel Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 33%).
- •Laguna Niguel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •Laguna Niguel Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 87.1%).
- •Laguna Niguel Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 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 Laguna Niguel Elementary better than McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laguna Niguel Elementary ranks higher (74.1 vs 22.2 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 Laguna Niguel Elementary and McKinley Elementary?
About 216 km in a straight line, between Laguna Niguel and El Centro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laguna Niguel Elementary: 456. McKinley Elementary: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laguna Niguel Elementary and McKinley Elementary rank in California?
Laguna Niguel Elementary is 597th of 5,693 and McKinley Elementary is 4121st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).