Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary vs Palms Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 789 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
338 students
Palms Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
463 students
| Measure | Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary Lakewood, California | Palms Elementary Lakewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4034 of 5,693 | #3201 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43027 of 50,301 | #37570 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 338 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 82.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 38% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palms Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 22.9).
- •Palms Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 28%).
- •Palms Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Palms Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.3% vs 92.3%).
- •Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 24.4).
- •Palms Elementary is the larger school with 463 students compared with 338.
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 Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary better than Palms Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Palms Elementary ranks higher (31.5 vs 22.9 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 Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary and Palms Elementary?
About 789 m in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary: 338. Palms Elementary: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary and Palms Elementary rank in California?
Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary is 4034th of 5,693 and Palms Elementary is 3201st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).