Las Animas Elementary vs Palmdale Learning Plaza
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 411 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Las Animas Elementary
Gilroy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
800 students
Palmdale Learning Plaza
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–8
800 students
| Measure | Las Animas Elementary Gilroy, California | Palmdale Learning Plaza Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1180 of 5,693 | #3013 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15677 of 50,301 | #36207 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 800 | 800 |
| Enrollment | 800 | 800 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 72.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 35% |
| city | Gilroy | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Las Animas Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 33.6).
- •Las Animas Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 35%).
- •Las Animas Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 48%).
- •Las Animas Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 72.3%).
- •Palmdale Learning Plaza does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 24.2).
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 Las Animas Elementary better than Palmdale Learning Plaza?
On the Success Index (US), Las Animas Elementary ranks higher (63.7 vs 33.6 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 Las Animas Elementary and Palmdale Learning Plaza?
About 411 km in a straight line, between Gilroy and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Las Animas Elementary: 800. Palmdale Learning Plaza: 800. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Las Animas Elementary and Palmdale Learning Plaza rank in California?
Las Animas Elementary is 1180th of 5,693 and Palmdale Learning Plaza is 3013th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).