Lampson Elementary vs Riverdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lampson Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
676 students
Riverdale Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
501 students
| Measure | Lampson Elementary Garden Grove, California | Riverdale Elementary Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3968 of 5,693 | #3388 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42695 of 50,301 | #38958 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 676 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 676 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 43% |
| city | Garden Grove | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 23.4).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 38%).
- •Lampson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82% vs 84.2%).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.4 vs 27.0).
- •Lampson Elementary is the larger school with 676 students compared with 501.
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 Lampson Elementary better than Riverdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riverdale Elementary ranks higher (29.4 vs 23.4 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 Lampson Elementary and Riverdale Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lampson Elementary: 676. Riverdale Elementary: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lampson Elementary and Riverdale Elementary rank in California?
Lampson Elementary is 3968th of 5,693 and Riverdale Elementary is 3388th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).