Laurel Wood Elementary vs Roosevelt Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel Wood Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
417 students
Roosevelt Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
560 students
| Measure | Laurel Wood Elementary Salinas, California | Roosevelt Elementary Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3093 of 5,693 | #4357 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #36808 of 50,301 | #44744 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 417 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 81.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 26% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Wood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.7 vs 20.2).
- •Laurel Wood Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 26%).
- •Laurel Wood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 35%).
- •Laurel Wood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 81.1%).
- •Laurel Wood Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.4).
- •Roosevelt Elementary is the larger school with 560 students compared with 417.
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 Wood Elementary better than Roosevelt Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Wood Elementary ranks higher (32.7 vs 20.2 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 Wood Elementary and Roosevelt Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Wood Elementary: 417. Roosevelt Elementary: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Wood Elementary and Roosevelt Elementary rank in California?
Laurel Wood Elementary is 3093rd of 5,693 and Roosevelt Elementary is 4357th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).