Las Lomitas Elementary vs Oak Knoll Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Las Lomitas Elementary
Atherton · Public elementary · Grades K–3
522 students
Oak Knoll Elementary
Menlo Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
574 students
| Measure | Las Lomitas Elementary Atherton, California | Oak Knoll Elementary Menlo Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #60 of 5,693 | #42 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2683 of 50,301 | #2414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 522 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 85% |
| city | Atherton | Menlo Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.5 vs 85.1).
- •Oak Knoll Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 82%).
- •Las Lomitas Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 84%).
- •Las Lomitas Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.2% vs 5.7%).
- •Oak Knoll Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 20.1).
- •Oak Knoll Elementary is the larger school with 574 students compared with 522.
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 Lomitas Elementary better than Oak Knoll Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Las Lomitas Elementary and Oak Knoll Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Atherton and Menlo Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Las Lomitas Elementary: 522. Oak Knoll Elementary: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Las Lomitas Elementary and Oak Knoll Elementary rank in California?
Las Lomitas Elementary is 60th of 5,693 and Oak Knoll Elementary is 42nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).