Lakeland Elementary vs Santa Fe High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 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
Santa Fe High
Santa Fe Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,865 students
| Measure | Lakeland Elementary Norwalk, California | Santa Fe High Santa Fe Springs, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2278 of 5,693 | #598 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #29531 of 50,301 | #11127 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 315 | 1,865 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 1,865 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.5% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 40% |
| city | Norwalk | Santa Fe Springs |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 39.3).
- •Lakeland Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Santa Fe High does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Lakeland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.5% vs 77.6%).
- •Lakeland Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 24.2).
- •Santa Fe High is the larger school with 1,865 students compared with 315.
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 Santa Fe High?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeland Elementary ranks higher (43.6 vs 39.3 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 Lakeland Elementary and Santa Fe High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and Santa Fe Springs in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeland Elementary: 315. Santa Fe High: 1,865. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeland Elementary and Santa Fe High rank in California?
Lakeland Elementary is 2278th of 5,693 and Santa Fe High is 598th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).