Longley Way Elementary vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 548 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longley Way Elementary
Arcadia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
541 students
McKinley Elementary
Burlingame · Public elementary · Grades K–5
541 students
| Measure | Longley Way Elementary Arcadia, California | McKinley Elementary Burlingame, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #451 of 5,693 | #639 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6822 of 50,301 | #9189 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 541 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 71% |
| city | Arcadia | Burlingame |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longley Way Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 73.1).
- •Longley Way Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 71%).
- •Longley Way Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 73%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 30.3%).
- •Longley Way Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 27.1).
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 Longley Way Elementary better than McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Longley Way Elementary ranks higher (76.8 vs 73.1 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 Longley Way Elementary and McKinley Elementary?
About 548 km in a straight line, between Arcadia and Burlingame in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longley Way Elementary: 541. McKinley Elementary: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longley Way Elementary and McKinley Elementary rank in California?
Longley Way Elementary is 451st of 5,693 and McKinley Elementary is 639th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).