Lassalette vs Nelson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lassalette
La Puente · Public elementary · Grades K–5
279 students
Nelson Elementary
La Puente · Public elementary · Grades K–5
291 students
| Measure | Lassalette La Puente, California | Nelson Elementary La Puente, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3176 of 5,693 | #4083 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37423 of 50,301 | #43290 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 279 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 27% |
| city | La Puente | La Puente |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lassalette scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 22.5).
- •Lassalette does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Lassalette does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 32%).
- •Nelson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 77.4%).
- •Nelson Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 23.3).
- •Nelson Elementary is the larger school with 291 students compared with 279.
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 Lassalette better than Nelson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lassalette ranks higher (31.7 vs 22.5 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 Lassalette and Nelson Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between La Puente and La Puente in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lassalette: 279. Nelson Elementary: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lassalette and Nelson Elementary rank in California?
Lassalette is 3176th of 5,693 and Nelson Elementary is 4083rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).