Lawton Alternative vs Noriega Children Center
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.
Lawton Alternative
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–8
600 students
Noriega Children Center
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–K
39 students
| Measure | Lawton Alternative San Francisco, California | Noriega Children Center San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #827 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #11470 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–K |
| Students | 600 | 39 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 39 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.8% | 43.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | – |
| Math proficiency | 76% | – |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawton Alternative scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 68.2).
- •Noriega Children Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 57.8%).
- •Lawton Alternative is the larger school with 600 students compared with 39.
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 Lawton Alternative better than Noriega Children Center?
On the Success Index (US), Lawton Alternative ranks higher (69.8 vs 68.2 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 Lawton Alternative and Noriega Children Center?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawton Alternative: 600. Noriega Children Center: 39. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawton Alternative and Noriega Children Center rank in California?
Lawton Alternative is 827th of 5,693 and Noriega Children Center is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).