Sierra Elementary vs Sunnydale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 834 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sierra Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
707 students
Sunnydale Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–6
469 students
| Measure | Sierra Elementary Lancaster, California | Sunnydale Elementary Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5603 of 5,693 | #4794 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49872 of 50,301 | #46888 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 707 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 707 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.8% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 17% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunnydale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.5 vs 8.1).
- •Sunnydale Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 11%).
- •Sunnydale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 24%).
- •Sunnydale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 92.8%).
- •Sunnydale Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 23.6).
- •Sierra Elementary is the larger school with 707 students compared with 469.
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 Sierra Elementary better than Sunnydale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunnydale Elementary ranks higher (16.5 vs 8.1 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 Sierra Elementary and Sunnydale Elementary?
About 834 m in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sierra Elementary: 707. Sunnydale Elementary: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sierra Elementary and Sunnydale Elementary rank in California?
Sierra Elementary is 5603rd of 5,693 and Sunnydale Elementary is 4794th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).