Lakewood Elementary vs Sonoma Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 918 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakewood Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
395 students
Sonoma Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
536 students
| Measure | Lakewood Elementary Modesto, California | Sonoma Elementary Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #826 of 5,693 | #1486 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11468 of 50,301 | #19674 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 395 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 58% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 57.9).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 58%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 64%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.5% vs 57.8%).
- •Sonoma Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 23.2).
- •Sonoma Elementary is the larger school with 536 students compared with 395.
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 Lakewood Elementary better than Sonoma Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Elementary ranks higher (69.8 vs 57.9 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 Lakewood Elementary and Sonoma Elementary?
About 918 m in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood Elementary: 395. Sonoma Elementary: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood Elementary and Sonoma Elementary rank in California?
Lakewood Elementary is 826th of 5,693 and Sonoma Elementary is 1486th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).