Lake Los Angeles Elementary vs Rancho San Diego Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 220 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Los Angeles Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–8
533 students
Rancho San Diego Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
| Measure | Lake Los Angeles Elementary Palmdale, California | Rancho San Diego Elementary El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4354 of 5,693 | #2111 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44732 of 50,301 | #27638 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 533 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.8% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 56% |
| city | Palmdale | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho San Diego Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 20.2).
- •Rancho San Diego Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 22%).
- •Rancho San Diego Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 28%).
- •Lake Los Angeles Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.8% vs 78.6%).
- •Lake Los Angeles Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 25.4).
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 Los Angeles Elementary better than Rancho San Diego Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho San Diego Elementary ranks higher (46.4 vs 20.2 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 Lake Los Angeles Elementary and Rancho San Diego Elementary?
About 220 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Los Angeles Elementary: 533. Rancho San Diego Elementary: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Los Angeles Elementary and Rancho San Diego Elementary rank in California?
Lake Los Angeles Elementary is 4354th of 5,693 and Rancho San Diego Elementary is 2111th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).