Lakeland Elementary vs Paddison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeland Elementary
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
315 students
Paddison Elementary
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
296 students
| Measure | Lakeland Elementary Norwalk, California | Paddison Elementary Norwalk, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2278 of 5,693 | #2395 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #29531 of 50,301 | #30655 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 315 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.5% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 49% |
| city | Norwalk | Norwalk |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 42.0).
- •Paddison Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Lakeland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Lakeland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.5% vs 79.7%).
- •Paddison Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 21.0).
- •Lakeland Elementary is the larger school with 315 students compared with 296.
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 Lakeland Elementary better than Paddison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeland Elementary ranks higher (43.6 vs 42.0 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 Lakeland Elementary and Paddison Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and Norwalk in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeland Elementary: 315. Paddison Elementary: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeland Elementary and Paddison Elementary rank in California?
Lakeland Elementary is 2278th of 5,693 and Paddison Elementary is 2395th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).