Laurel Elementary vs Melrose Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
473 students
Melrose Leadership Academy
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–8
722 students
| Measure | Laurel Elementary Oakland, California | Melrose Leadership Academy Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4730 of 5,693 | #3230 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46604 of 50,301 | #37815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 473 | 722 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 722 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 27.8 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melrose Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 17.0).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Melrose Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 31%).
- •Melrose Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 85.4%).
- •Melrose Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 27.8).
- •Melrose Leadership Academy is the larger school with 722 students compared with 473.
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 Laurel Elementary better than Melrose Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Melrose Leadership Academy ranks higher (31.1 vs 17.0 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 Laurel Elementary and Melrose Leadership Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Elementary: 473. Melrose Leadership Academy: 722. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Elementary and Melrose Leadership Academy rank in California?
Laurel Elementary is 4730th of 5,693 and Melrose Leadership Academy is 3230th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).