Lakeview Elementary vs Van Buren Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeview Elementary
Yorba Linda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
Van Buren Elementary
Placentia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
538 students
| Measure | Lakeview Elementary Yorba Linda, California | Van Buren Elementary Placentia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #530 of 5,693 | #1314 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7784 of 50,301 | #17548 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 381 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.3% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 59% |
| city | Yorba Linda | Placentia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 61.0).
- •Lakeview Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 59%).
- •Lakeview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 61%).
- •Lakeview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 42.9%).
- •Van Buren Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 22.4).
- •Van Buren Elementary is the larger school with 538 students compared with 381.
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 Van Buren Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeview Elementary ranks higher (75.3 vs 61.0 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 Van Buren Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Yorba Linda and Placentia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeview Elementary: 381. Van Buren Elementary: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeview Elementary and Van Buren Elementary rank in California?
Lakeview Elementary is 530th of 5,693 and Van Buren Elementary is 1314th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).