Lakeview Elementary vs Rios Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeview Elementary
Lakeside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
666 students
Rios Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
255 students
| Measure | Lakeview Elementary Lakeside, California | Rios Elementary El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1146 of 5,693 | #3641 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15257 of 50,301 | #40804 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 666 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 666 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.3% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 32% |
| city | Lakeside | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 26.4).
- •Lakeview Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 32%).
- •Lakeview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 37%).
- •Lakeview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.3% vs 76.1%).
- •Rios Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 23.8).
- •Lakeview Elementary is the larger school with 666 students compared with 255.
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 Lakeview Elementary better than Rios Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeview Elementary ranks higher (64.3 vs 26.4 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 Lakeview Elementary and Rios Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Lakeside and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeview Elementary: 666. Rios Elementary: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeview Elementary and Rios Elementary rank in California?
Lakeview Elementary is 1146th of 5,693 and Rios Elementary is 3641st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).