Ada S. Nelson Elementary vs Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 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
Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad
Whittier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
894 students
| Measure | Ada S. Nelson Elementary Whittier, California | Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2642 of 5,693 | #653 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #32799 of 50,301 | #11210 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 358 | 894 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 894 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.1% | 77.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ada S. Nelson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 33.4).
- •Ada S. Nelson Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Ada S. Nelson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 46%).
- •Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.3% vs 84.1%).
- •Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 25.6).
- •Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad is the larger school with 894 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 Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad?
On the Success Index (US), Ada S. Nelson Elementary ranks higher (38.7 vs 33.4 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 Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ada S. Nelson Elementary: 358. Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad: 894. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ada S. Nelson Elementary and Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad rank in California?
Ada S. Nelson Elementary is 2642nd of 5,693 and Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad is 653rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).