Longley Way Elementary vs Rio Hondo Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Rio Hondo Elementary
Arcadia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
636 students
| Measure | Longley Way Elementary Arcadia, California | Rio Hondo Elementary Arcadia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #451 of 5,693 | #2769 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6822 of 50,301 | #34002 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 541 | 636 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 636 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 39% |
| city | Arcadia | Arcadia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longley Way Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 37.0).
- •Longley Way Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 39%).
- •Longley Way Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 52%).
- •Longley Way Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 78.5%).
- •Rio Hondo Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 23.5).
- •Rio Hondo Elementary is the larger school with 636 students compared with 541.
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 Rio Hondo Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Longley Way Elementary ranks higher (76.8 vs 37.0 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 Rio Hondo Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Arcadia and Arcadia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longley Way Elementary: 541. Rio Hondo Elementary: 636. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longley Way Elementary and Rio Hondo Elementary rank in California?
Longley Way Elementary is 451st of 5,693 and Rio Hondo Elementary is 2769th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).