Lake Elementary vs Verde Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Elementary
San Pablo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
350 students
Verde Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades K–8
341 students
| Measure | Lake Elementary San Pablo, California | Verde Elementary Richmond, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5450 of 5,693 | #5215 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49376 of 50,301 | #48518 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 350 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84% | 72.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 12% |
| city | San Pablo | Richmond |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Verde Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.0 vs 10.3).
- •Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •Verde Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Verde Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.4% vs 84%).
- •Verde Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 25.0).
- •Lake Elementary is the larger school with 350 students compared with 341.
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 Lake Elementary better than Verde Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Verde Elementary ranks higher (13.0 vs 10.3 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 Lake Elementary and Verde Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Pablo and Richmond in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Elementary: 350. Verde Elementary: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Elementary and Verde Elementary rank in California?
Lake Elementary is 5450th of 5,693 and Verde Elementary is 5215th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).