Arbolita Elementary vs Walnut Elementary
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.
Arbolita Elementary
La Habra · Public elementary · Grades K–6
379 students
Walnut Elementary
La Habra · Public elementary · Grades K–6
446 students
| Measure | Arbolita Elementary La Habra, California | Walnut Elementary La Habra, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4746 of 5,693 | #4848 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46693 of 50,301 | #47101 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 379 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 27% |
| city | La Habra | La Habra |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.8 vs 16.1).
- •Walnut Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Walnut Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 29%).
- •Arbolita Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.1% vs 90.8%).
- •Walnut Elementary is the larger school with 446 students compared with 379.
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 Arbolita Elementary better than Walnut Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Arbolita Elementary and Walnut Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between La Habra and La Habra in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arbolita Elementary: 379. Walnut Elementary: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arbolita Elementary and Walnut Elementary rank in California?
Arbolita Elementary is 4746th of 5,693 and Walnut Elementary is 4848th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).