Lanai Road Elementary vs Nestle Avenue Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lanai Road Elementary
Encino · Public elementary · Grades K–5
566 students
Nestle Avenue Charter
Tarzana · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
| Measure | Lanai Road Elementary Encino, California | Nestle Avenue Charter Tarzana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #354 of 5,693 | #2427 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5791 of 50,301 | #30950 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 566 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.4% | 72.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 46% |
| city | Encino | Tarzana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lanai Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 41.5).
- •Lanai Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 46%).
- •Lanai Road Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 53%).
- •Lanai Road Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 72.2%).
- •Nestle Avenue Charter does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 23.6).
- •Lanai Road Elementary is the larger school with 566 students compared with 421.
- •Lanai Road Elementary is a public school while Nestle Avenue Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lanai Road Elementary better than Nestle Avenue Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Lanai Road Elementary ranks higher (78.6 vs 41.5 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 Lanai Road Elementary and Nestle Avenue Charter?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Encino and Tarzana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lanai Road Elementary: 566. Nestle Avenue Charter: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lanai Road Elementary and Nestle Avenue Charter rank in California?
Lanai Road Elementary is 354th of 5,693 and Nestle Avenue Charter is 2427th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).