Lagunitas Elementary vs Lucas Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lagunitas Elementary
San Geronimo · Public elementary · Grades K–8
68 students
Lucas Valley Elementary
San Rafael · Public elementary · Grades K–5
315 students
| Measure | Lagunitas Elementary San Geronimo, California | Lucas Valley Elementary San Rafael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1145 of 5,693 | #260 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15255 of 50,301 | #4784 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 68 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 68 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 9.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 76% |
| city | San Geronimo | San Rafael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lucas Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 64.3).
- •Lucas Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 42%).
- •Lucas Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 62%).
- •Lucas Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.5% vs 13.2%).
- •Lagunitas Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 26.3).
- •Lucas Valley Elementary is the larger school with 315 students compared with 68.
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 Lagunitas Elementary better than Lucas Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lucas Valley Elementary ranks higher (80.4 vs 64.3 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 Lagunitas Elementary and Lucas Valley Elementary?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between San Geronimo and San Rafael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lagunitas Elementary: 68. Lucas Valley Elementary: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lagunitas Elementary and Lucas Valley Elementary rank in California?
Lagunitas Elementary is 1145th of 5,693 and Lucas Valley Elementary is 260th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).