Lucas Elementary vs Walter White Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.0 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
Walter White Elementary
Ceres · Public elementary · Grades K–6
526 students
| Measure | Lucas Elementary Ceres, California | Walter White Elementary Ceres, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3690 of 5,693 | #5385 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41079 of 50,301 | #49115 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 668 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 18% |
| city | Ceres | Ceres |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lucas Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.0 vs 11.3).
- •Lucas Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 18%).
- •Lucas Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 26%).
- •Lucas Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.2% vs 91.1%).
- •Walter White Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 26.7).
- •Lucas Elementary is the larger school with 668 students compared with 526.
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 Walter White Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lucas Elementary ranks higher (26.0 vs 11.3 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 Walter White Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Ceres and Ceres in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lucas Elementary: 668. Walter White Elementary: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lucas Elementary and Walter White Elementary rank in California?
Lucas Elementary is 3690th of 5,693 and Walter White Elementary is 5385th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).