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Larkspur, CA vs Pleasanton, CA

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- Pleasanton spends 15.7% less per student than Larkspur.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.9% higher in Pleasanton than in Larkspur. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pleasanton had 0.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Larkspur
 Larkspur, CAPleasanton, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,788$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,962  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,104$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.84  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock95554573
 Students per Counselor508  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.71.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock22.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.5%1.5%
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Reviews for Larkspur    4 Reviews
Jennifer  · Larkspur, CA
area
Over 16 years ago

Wonderful. safe, clean, beautiful, great  More

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robert · San Mateo, CA
Diversity
Over 18 years ago

With a population that is 90.37% white, 0.84% black, 4.48% asian, 0.24% native american, and 4.07% 'Other', I would hardly claim that Larkspur is  More

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Jamie · Larkspur, CA
Larkspur and Marin
Over 18 years ago

We really like the area in and around Larkspur, including San Anselmo and Fairfax. In particular, there is access to spectacular open spaces for hiking, biking, etc.  More

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Reviews for Pleasanton    18 Reviews
Todd · Pleasanton, CA
You Get What You Give
Over 1 years ago

I have been a resident of Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley (including the cities of Dublin, Livermore, and San Ramon) for nearly 30 years. Perception of life quality in  More

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Bobberson · Lincoln, NE
Great!
Over 6 years ago

I've lived in the city for 5 years and love it. Make Sure to Check it  More

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Bobberson · Lincoln, NE
Poop
Over 6 years ago

LITERALLY STUPID the tacos are great  More

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