Lathrop Elementary vs NextGeneration STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lathrop Elementary
Lathrop · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,000 students
NextGeneration STEAM Academy
Lathrop · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
797 students
| Measure | Lathrop Elementary Lathrop, California | NextGeneration STEAM Academy Lathrop, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4391 of 5,693 | #2042 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44909 of 50,301 | #26912 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,000 | 797 |
| Enrollment | 1,000 | 797 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.1% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 45% |
| city | Lathrop | Lathrop |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •NextGeneration STEAM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 19.9).
- •NextGeneration STEAM Academy does better on math proficiency (45% vs 20%).
- •NextGeneration STEAM Academy does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 36%).
- •NextGeneration STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 72.1%).
- •NextGeneration STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 25.6).
- •Lathrop Elementary is the larger school with 1,000 students compared with 797.
- •Lathrop Elementary is a public school while NextGeneration STEAM Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lathrop Elementary better than NextGeneration STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), NextGeneration STEAM Academy ranks higher (47.4 vs 19.9 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 Lathrop Elementary and NextGeneration STEAM Academy?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Lathrop and Lathrop in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lathrop Elementary: 1,000. NextGeneration STEAM Academy: 797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lathrop Elementary and NextGeneration STEAM Academy rank in California?
Lathrop Elementary is 4391st of 5,693 and NextGeneration STEAM Academy is 2042nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).