Lakeside Elementary vs Whitmore Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 382 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Elementary
Los Gatos ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ5
64 students
Whitmore Elementary
Whitmore ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ8
64 students
| Measure | Lakeside Elementary Los Gatos, California | Whitmore Elementary Whitmore, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #7 of 5,693 | #1048 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #483 of 50,301 | #14011 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades Kโ5 | Grades Kโ8 |
| Students | 64 | 64 |
| Enrollment | 64 | 64 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.9% | 34.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | โ |
| Math proficiency | 90% | โ |
| city | Los Gatos | Whitmore |
| state | California | California |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขLakeside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.5 vs 66.2).
- โขLakeside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.9% vs 34.4%).
- โขLakeside Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.0).
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 Whitmore Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Elementary ranks higher (91.5 vs 66.2 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 Whitmore Elementary?
About 382 km in a straight line, between Los Gatos and Whitmore in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Elementary: 64. Whitmore Elementary: 64. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Elementary and Whitmore Elementary rank in California?
Lakeside Elementary is 7th of 5,693 and Whitmore Elementary is 1048th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).