Machado Elementary vs Rice Canyon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Machado Elementary
Lake Elsinore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students
Rice Canyon Elementary
Lake Elsinore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
596 students
| Measure | Machado Elementary Lake Elsinore, California | Rice Canyon Elementary Lake Elsinore, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5434 of 5,693 | #2257 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49307 of 50,301 | #29288 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 531 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.3% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 47% |
| city | Lake Elsinore | Lake Elsinore |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rice Canyon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 10.6).
- •Rice Canyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 21%).
- •Rice Canyon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 23%).
- •Rice Canyon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.5% vs 91.3%).
- •Rice Canyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 23.1).
- •Rice Canyon Elementary is the larger school with 596 students compared with 531.
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 Machado Elementary better than Rice Canyon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rice Canyon Elementary ranks higher (44.0 vs 10.6 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 Machado Elementary and Rice Canyon Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Lake Elsinore and Lake Elsinore in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Machado Elementary: 531. Rice Canyon Elementary: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Machado Elementary and Rice Canyon Elementary rank in California?
Machado Elementary is 5434th of 5,693 and Rice Canyon Elementary is 2257th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).