Lydiksen Elementary vs Walnut Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lydiksen Elementary
Pleasanton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
586 students
Walnut Grove Elementary
Pleasanton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
629 students
| Measure | Lydiksen Elementary Pleasanton, California | Walnut Grove Elementary Pleasanton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #314 of 5,693 | #267 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5314 of 50,301 | #4869 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 586 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.2% | 5.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 27.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 77% |
| city | Pleasanton | Pleasanton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.4 vs 80.3).
- •Walnut Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •Walnut Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Walnut Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.1% vs 7.2%).
- •Lydiksen Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 27.3).
- •Walnut Grove Elementary is the larger school with 629 students compared with 586.
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 Lydiksen Elementary better than Walnut Grove Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lydiksen Elementary and Walnut Grove Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Pleasanton and Pleasanton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lydiksen Elementary: 586. Walnut Grove Elementary: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lydiksen Elementary and Walnut Grove Elementary rank in California?
Lydiksen Elementary is 314th of 5,693 and Walnut Grove Elementary is 267th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).