Ada S. Nelson Elementary vs Daniel Phelan Language Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ada S. Nelson Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–6
358 students
Daniel Phelan Language Academy
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
507 students
| Measure | Ada S. Nelson Elementary Whittier, California | Daniel Phelan Language Academy Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2642 of 5,693 | #1581 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32799 of 50,301 | #20819 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 358 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.1% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 64% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Daniel Phelan Language Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 38.7).
- •Daniel Phelan Language Academy does better on math proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •Daniel Phelan Language Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Daniel Phelan Language Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.5% vs 84.1%).
- •Daniel Phelan Language Academy does better on students per teacher (25.4 vs 25.6).
- •Daniel Phelan Language Academy is the larger school with 507 students compared with 358.
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 Ada S. Nelson Elementary better than Daniel Phelan Language Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Daniel Phelan Language Academy ranks higher (56.2 vs 38.7 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 Ada S. Nelson Elementary and Daniel Phelan Language Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ada S. Nelson Elementary: 358. Daniel Phelan Language Academy: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ada S. Nelson Elementary and Daniel Phelan Language Academy rank in California?
Ada S. Nelson Elementary is 2642nd of 5,693 and Daniel Phelan Language Academy is 1581st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).