Lomarena Elementary vs Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lomarena Elementary
Laguna Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–6
487 students
Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary
Lake Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–6
896 students
| Measure | Lomarena Elementary Laguna Hills, California | Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary Lake Forest, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1866 of 5,693 | #2924 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24820 of 50,301 | #35467 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 487 | 896 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 896 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 65.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 28.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 41% |
| city | Laguna Hills | Lake Forest |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lomarena Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 34.7).
- •Lomarena Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 41%).
- •Lomarena Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 44%).
- •Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.2% vs 69%).
- •Lomarena Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 28.9).
- •Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary is the larger school with 896 students compared with 487.
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 Lomarena Elementary better than Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lomarena Elementary ranks higher (50.5 vs 34.7 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 Lomarena Elementary and Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Laguna Hills and Lake Forest in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lomarena Elementary: 487. Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary: 896. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lomarena Elementary and Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary rank in California?
Lomarena Elementary is 1866th of 5,693 and Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary is 2924th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).