La Paloma Academy vs W V Whitmore Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Paloma Academy
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
632 students
W V Whitmore Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
362 students
| Measure | La Paloma Academy Tucson, Arizona | W V Whitmore Elementary School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #737 of 1,136 | #714 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #39471 of 50,301 | #38655 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 632 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 32% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W V Whitmore Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 28.6).
- •La Paloma Academy does better on math proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •W V Whitmore Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •W V Whitmore Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 22.6).
- •La Paloma Academy is the larger school with 632 students compared with 362.
- •La Paloma Academy is a charter school while W V Whitmore Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 La Paloma Academy better than W V Whitmore Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), W V Whitmore Elementary School ranks higher (29.9 vs 28.6 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 La Paloma Academy and W V Whitmore Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Paloma Academy: 632. W V Whitmore Elementary School: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Paloma Academy and W V Whitmore Elementary School rank in Arizona?
La Paloma Academy is 737th of 1,136 and W V Whitmore Elementary School is 714th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).