Lucas Valley Elementary vs Vallecito Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.3 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
Vallecito Elementary
San Rafael · Public elementary · Grades K–5
408 students
| Measure | Lucas Valley Elementary San Rafael, California | Vallecito Elementary San Rafael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #260 of 5,693 | #593 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4784 of 50,301 | #8481 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 315 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.5% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.3 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 69% |
| city | San Rafael | San Rafael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lucas Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 74.2).
- •Lucas Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 69%).
- •Lucas Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 74%).
- •Lucas Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.5% vs 19.6%).
- •Vallecito Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.5 vs 26.3).
- •Vallecito Elementary is the larger school with 408 students compared with 315.
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 Vallecito Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lucas Valley Elementary ranks higher (80.4 vs 74.2 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 Vallecito Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between San Rafael and San Rafael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lucas Valley Elementary: 315. Vallecito Elementary: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lucas Valley Elementary and Vallecito Elementary rank in California?
Lucas Valley Elementary is 260th of 5,693 and Vallecito Elementary is 593rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).