Las Palmitas Elementary vs Meridian Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 112 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Las Palmitas Elementary
Thermal · Public elementary · Grades K–6
570 students
Meridian Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
570 students
| Measure | Las Palmitas Elementary Thermal, California | Meridian Elementary El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5647 of 5,693 | #5264 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #50043 of 50,301 | #48689 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 570 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 93.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 21% |
| city | Thermal | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridian Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.5 vs 6.9).
- •Meridian Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 15%).
- •Meridian Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Meridian Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.2% vs 96.5%).
- •Meridian Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 24.8).
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 Palmitas Elementary better than Meridian Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meridian Elementary ranks higher (12.5 vs 6.9 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 Palmitas Elementary and Meridian Elementary?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Thermal and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Las Palmitas Elementary: 570. Meridian Elementary: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Las Palmitas Elementary and Meridian Elementary rank in California?
Las Palmitas Elementary is 5647th of 5,693 and Meridian Elementary is 5264th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).