Lake Marie Elementary vs Laurel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Marie Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–6
186 students
Laurel Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
465 students
| Measure | Lake Marie Elementary Whittier, California | Laurel Elementary Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2894 of 5,693 | #2895 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35211 of 50,301 | #35212 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 186 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 186 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 43% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (35.1 vs 35.1).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Lake Marie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.3% vs 87.1%).
- •Lake Marie Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 25.8).
- •Laurel Elementary is the larger school with 465 students compared with 186.
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 Marie Elementary better than Laurel Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lake Marie Elementary and Laurel Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Marie Elementary: 186. Laurel Elementary: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Marie Elementary and Laurel Elementary rank in California?
Lake Marie Elementary is 2894th of 5,693 and Laurel Elementary is 2895th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).