Las Palmas vs Palmer Way
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Las Palmas
National City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
458 students
Palmer Way
National City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
387 students
| Measure | Las Palmas National City, California | Palmer Way National City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3769 of 5,693 | #2749 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41524 of 50,301 | #33803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 458 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 40% |
| city | National City | National City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmer Way scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 25.3).
- •Palmer Way does better on math proficiency (40% vs 30%).
- •Palmer Way does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 43%).
- •Palmer Way does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 83.4%).
- •Palmer Way does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 24.1).
- •Las Palmas is the larger school with 458 students compared with 387.
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 Palmas better than Palmer Way?
On the Success Index (US), Palmer Way ranks higher (37.3 vs 25.3 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 Palmas and Palmer Way?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between National City and National City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Las Palmas: 458. Palmer Way: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Las Palmas and Palmer Way rank in California?
Las Palmas is 3769th of 5,693 and Palmer Way is 2749th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).