Las Lomas High vs Parkmead Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Las Lomas High
Walnut Creek · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,577 students
Parkmead Elementary
Walnut Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–5
478 students
| Measure | Las Lomas High Walnut Creek, California | Parkmead Elementary Walnut Creek, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #59 of 1,343 | #506 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2214 of 16,910 | #7462 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,577 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 1,577 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 74% |
| city | Walnut Creek | Walnut Creek |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkmead Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 74.6).
- •Parkmead Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 58%).
- •Las Lomas High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 73%).
- •Las Lomas High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 18.8%).
- •Las Lomas High does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 25.2).
- •Las Lomas High is the larger school with 1,577 students compared with 478.
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 Lomas High better than Parkmead Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Parkmead Elementary ranks higher (75.8 vs 74.6 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 Lomas High and Parkmead Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Walnut Creek and Walnut Creek in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Las Lomas High: 1,577. Parkmead Elementary: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Las Lomas High and Parkmead Elementary rank in California?
Las Lomas High is 59th of 1,343 and Parkmead Elementary is 506th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).