Laurel Elementary vs Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy
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.
Laurel Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
465 students
Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students
| Measure | Laurel Elementary Whittier, California | Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2895 of 5,693 | #3380 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35212 of 50,301 | #38881 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 465 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 29.5).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.3% vs 89.3%).
- •Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 25.8).
- •Laurel Elementary is the larger school with 465 students compared with 338.
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 Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Elementary ranks higher (35.1 vs 29.5 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 Laurel Elementary and Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Elementary: 465. Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Elementary and Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Laurel Elementary is 2895th of 5,693 and Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy is 3380th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).