Lucas Valley Elementary vs Manor Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lucas Valley Elementary
San Rafael · Public elementary · Grades K–5
315 students
Manor Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades K–5
234 students
| Measure | Lucas Valley Elementary San Rafael, California | Manor Elementary Fairfax, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #260 of 5,693 | #704 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4784 of 50,301 | #9871 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 315 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.5% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.3 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 57% |
| city | San Rafael | Fairfax |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lucas Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 72.1).
- •Lucas Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 57%).
- •Lucas Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 72%).
- •Lucas Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.5% vs 14.1%).
- •Manor Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 26.3).
- •Lucas Valley Elementary is the larger school with 315 students compared with 234.
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 Valley Elementary better than Manor Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lucas Valley Elementary ranks higher (80.4 vs 72.1 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 Lucas Valley Elementary and Manor Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between San Rafael and Fairfax in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lucas Valley Elementary: 315. Manor Elementary: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lucas Valley Elementary and Manor Elementary rank in California?
Lucas Valley Elementary is 260th of 5,693 and Manor Elementary is 704th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).