Rail Ranch Elementary vs Richard Henry Lee Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 88 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rail Ranch Elementary
Murrieta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
603 students
Richard Henry Lee Elementary
Los Alamitos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
603 students
| Measure | Rail Ranch Elementary Murrieta, California | Richard Henry Lee Elementary Los Alamitos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1619 of 5,693 | #180 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #21344 of 50,301 | #3969 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 603 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 19.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 87% |
| city | Murrieta | Los Alamitos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard Henry Lee Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 55.5).
- •Richard Henry Lee Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 61%).
- •Richard Henry Lee Elementary does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 63%).
- •Richard Henry Lee Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.1% vs 63.5%).
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 Rail Ranch Elementary better than Richard Henry Lee Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Richard Henry Lee Elementary ranks higher (81.9 vs 55.5 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 Rail Ranch Elementary and Richard Henry Lee Elementary?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Murrieta and Los Alamitos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rail Ranch Elementary: 603. Richard Henry Lee Elementary: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rail Ranch Elementary and Richard Henry Lee Elementary rank in California?
Rail Ranch Elementary is 1619th of 5,693 and Richard Henry Lee Elementary is 180th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).