Luther Burbank High vs Parkway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Luther Burbank High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,535 students
Parkway Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
409 students
| Measure | Luther Burbank High Sacramento, California | Parkway Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1068 of 1,343 | #5193 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14963 of 16,910 | #48439 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,535 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 1,535 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.1% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 18% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Luther Burbank High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 13.2).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on math proficiency (18% vs 14%).
- •Luther Burbank High does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 29%).
- •Luther Burbank High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.1% vs 85.3%).
- •Luther Burbank High does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 25.6).
- •Luther Burbank High is the larger school with 1,535 students compared with 409.
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 Luther Burbank High better than Parkway Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Luther Burbank High ranks higher (21.9 vs 13.2 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 Luther Burbank High and Parkway Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Luther Burbank High: 1,535. Parkway Elementary: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Luther Burbank High and Parkway Elementary rank in California?
Luther Burbank High is 1068th of 1,343 and Parkway Elementary is 5193rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).