Lankershim Elementary vs Rio Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lankershim Elementary
North Hollywood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
326 students
Rio Vista Elementary
North Hollywood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
| Measure | Lankershim Elementary North Hollywood, California | Rio Vista Elementary North Hollywood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3345 of 5,693 | #1565 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38698 of 50,301 | #20613 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 326 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| city | North Hollywood | North Hollywood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 29.8).
- •Rio Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Rio Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Rio Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 92.9%).
- •Lankershim Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 23.2).
- •Rio Vista Elementary is the larger school with 348 students compared with 326.
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 Lankershim Elementary better than Rio Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Vista Elementary ranks higher (56.5 vs 29.8 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 Lankershim Elementary and Rio Vista Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between North Hollywood and North Hollywood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lankershim Elementary: 326. Rio Vista Elementary: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lankershim Elementary and Rio Vista Elementary rank in California?
Lankershim Elementary is 3345th of 5,693 and Rio Vista Elementary is 1565th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).