Aeolian Elementary vs Christian Sorensen Science Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aeolian Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–6
283 students
Christian Sorensen Science Academy
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students
| Measure | Aeolian Elementary Whittier, California | Christian Sorensen Science Academy Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3467 of 5,693 | #2904 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39564 of 50,301 | #35318 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 283 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.2% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christian Sorensen Science Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 28.4).
- •Christian Sorensen Science Academy does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Christian Sorensen Science Academy does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 45%).
- •Christian Sorensen Science Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.6% vs 91.2%).
- •Aeolian Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 24.8).
- •Christian Sorensen Science Academy is the larger school with 446 students compared with 283.
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 Aeolian Elementary better than Christian Sorensen Science Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Christian Sorensen Science Academy ranks higher (34.9 vs 28.4 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 Aeolian Elementary and Christian Sorensen Science Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aeolian Elementary: 283. Christian Sorensen Science Academy: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aeolian Elementary and Christian Sorensen Science Academy rank in California?
Aeolian Elementary is 3467th of 5,693 and Christian Sorensen Science Academy is 2904th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).