Lucas Elementary vs Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lucas Elementary
Ceres · Public elementary · Grades K–6
668 students
Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary
Ceres · Public elementary · Grades K–8
503 students
| Measure | Lucas Elementary Ceres, California | Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary Ceres, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3690 of 5,693 | #2396 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41079 of 50,301 | #30657 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 668 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 43% |
| city | Ceres | Ceres |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 26.0).
- •Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 33%).
- •Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 40%).
- •Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 77.2%).
- •Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 26.7).
- •Lucas Elementary is the larger school with 668 students compared with 503.
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 Lucas Elementary better than Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary ranks higher (42.0 vs 26.0 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 Lucas Elementary and Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Ceres and Ceres in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lucas Elementary: 668. Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lucas Elementary and Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary rank in California?
Lucas Elementary is 3690th of 5,693 and Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary is 2396th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).