Adams Elementary vs Westlake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 608 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adams Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
321 students
Westlake Elementary
Daly City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
321 students
| Measure | Adams Elementary Costa Mesa, California | Westlake Elementary Daly City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1674 of 5,693 | #2641 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #22116 of 50,301 | #32796 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 321 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 42% |
| city | Costa Mesa | Daly City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Adams Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 38.8).
- •Adams Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Adams Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 42%).
- •Westlake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 73.8%).
- •Adams Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 21.4).
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 Adams Elementary better than Westlake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Adams Elementary ranks higher (54.3 vs 38.8 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 Adams Elementary and Westlake Elementary?
About 608 km in a straight line, between Costa Mesa and Daly City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Elementary: 321. Westlake Elementary: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Elementary and Westlake Elementary rank in California?
Adams Elementary is 1674th of 5,693 and Westlake Elementary is 2641st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).