Laurel Elementary vs Redwood Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.0 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
Redwood Heights Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students
| Measure | Laurel Elementary Oakland, California | Redwood Heights Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4730 of 5,693 | #1798 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46604 of 50,301 | #23997 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 473 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 27.8 | 26.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 47% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Redwood Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 17.0).
- •Redwood Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Redwood Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 31%).
- •Redwood Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 85.4%).
- •Redwood Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.7 vs 27.8).
- •Laurel Elementary is the larger school with 473 students compared with 374.
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 Redwood Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Redwood Heights Elementary ranks higher (51.7 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 Redwood Heights Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Elementary: 473. Redwood Heights Elementary: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Elementary and Redwood Heights Elementary rank in California?
Laurel Elementary is 4730th of 5,693 and Redwood Heights Elementary is 1798th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).