Lilac vs Pauma Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lilac
Valley Center · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students
Pauma Elementary
Pauma Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
245 students
| Measure | Lilac Valley Center, California | Pauma Elementary Pauma Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2868 of 5,693 | #4086 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34974 of 50,301 | #43295 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 438 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 12% |
| city | Valley Center | Pauma Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lilac scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.5 vs 22.5).
- •Lilac does better on math proficiency (35% vs 12%).
- •Lilac does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Lilac does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 76.7%).
- •Lilac does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.3).
- •Lilac is the larger school with 438 students compared with 245.
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 Lilac better than Pauma Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lilac ranks higher (35.5 vs 22.5 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 Lilac and Pauma Elementary?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Valley Center and Pauma Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lilac: 438. Pauma Elementary: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lilac and Pauma Elementary rank in California?
Lilac is 2868th of 5,693 and Pauma Elementary is 4086th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).