Lakeside Elementary vs Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Elementary
Hanford · Public elementary · Grades K–8
238 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Hanford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
624 students
| Measure | Lakeside Elementary Hanford, California | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Hanford, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5219 of 5,693 | #3493 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48535 of 50,301 | #39753 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 238 | 624 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 624 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.6% | 78.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 33% |
| city | Hanford | Hanford |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.1 vs 12.9).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 19%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 28%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.7% vs 96.6%).
- •Lakeside Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 24.0).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is the larger school with 624 students compared with 238.
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 Lakeside Elementary better than Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary ranks higher (28.1 vs 12.9 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 Lakeside Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Hanford and Hanford in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Elementary: 238. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary: 624. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary rank in California?
Lakeside Elementary is 5219th of 5,693 and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 3493rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).