Lake Los Angeles Elementary vs Vista San Gabriel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.3 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
Vista San Gabriel Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–2
465 students
| Measure | Lake Los Angeles Elementary Palmdale, California | Vista San Gabriel Elementary Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4354 of 5,693 | #5112 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44732 of 50,301 | #48157 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 533 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.8% | 84.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 21% |
| city | Palmdale | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Los Angeles Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.2 vs 13.9).
- •Lake Los Angeles Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Lake Los Angeles Elementary does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Lake Los Angeles Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.8% vs 84.9%).
- •Vista San Gabriel Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 23.2).
- •Lake Los Angeles Elementary is the larger school with 533 students compared with 465.
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 Vista San Gabriel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Los Angeles Elementary ranks higher (20.2 vs 13.9 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 Vista San Gabriel Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Los Angeles Elementary: 533. Vista San Gabriel Elementary: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Los Angeles Elementary and Vista San Gabriel Elementary rank in California?
Lake Los Angeles Elementary is 4354th of 5,693 and Vista San Gabriel Elementary is 5112th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).