Ada S. Nelson Elementary vs Pioneer High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 343 m 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
Pioneer High
Whittier · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,000 students
| Measure | Ada S. Nelson Elementary Whittier, California | Pioneer High Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2642 of 5,693 | #584 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #32799 of 50,301 | #10972 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 358 | 1,000 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 1,000 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.1% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 38.7).
- •Ada S. Nelson Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Pioneer High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •Ada S. Nelson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.1% vs 87.7%).
- •Pioneer High does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 25.6).
- •Pioneer High is the larger school with 1,000 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 Pioneer High?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer High ranks higher (40.0 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 Pioneer High?
About 343 m in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ada S. Nelson Elementary: 358. Pioneer High: 1,000. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ada S. Nelson Elementary and Pioneer High rank in California?
Ada S. Nelson Elementary is 2642nd of 5,693 and Pioneer High is 584th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).