Lakeside Elementary vs Louise Van Meter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Elementary
Los Gatos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
64 students
Louise Van Meter Elementary
Los Gatos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
507 students
| Measure | Lakeside Elementary Los Gatos, California | Louise Van Meter Elementary Los Gatos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #7 of 5,693 | #177 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #483 of 50,301 | #3956 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 64 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 64 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.9% | 6.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 75% |
| city | Los Gatos | Los Gatos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.5 vs 81.9).
- •Lakeside Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 75%).
- •Lakeside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 84%).
- •Louise Van Meter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.7% vs 10.9%).
- •Lakeside Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 21.1).
- •Louise Van Meter Elementary is the larger school with 507 students compared with 64.
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 Louise Van Meter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Elementary ranks higher (91.5 vs 81.9 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 Louise Van Meter Elementary?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Los Gatos and Los Gatos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Elementary: 64. Louise Van Meter Elementary: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Elementary and Louise Van Meter Elementary rank in California?
Lakeside Elementary is 7th of 5,693 and Louise Van Meter Elementary is 177th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).