Alvarado Elementary vs Whittier Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 716 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alvarado Elementary
Signal Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students
Whittier Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
526 students
| Measure | Alvarado Elementary Signal Hill, California | Whittier Elementary Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2145 of 5,693 | #4438 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28132 of 50,301 | #45128 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 390 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 33% |
| city | Signal Hill | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alvarado Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 19.6).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 31%).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 87.3%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 26.0).
- •Whittier Elementary is the larger school with 526 students compared with 390.
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 Alvarado Elementary better than Whittier Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alvarado Elementary ranks higher (45.6 vs 19.6 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 Alvarado Elementary and Whittier Elementary?
About 716 m in a straight line, between Signal Hill and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alvarado Elementary: 390. Whittier Elementary: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alvarado Elementary and Whittier Elementary rank in California?
Alvarado Elementary is 2145th of 5,693 and Whittier Elementary is 4438th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).