Atwater Avenue Elementary vs Cerritos Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atwater Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
332 students
Cerritos Elementary
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
490 students
| Measure | Atwater Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California | Cerritos Elementary Glendale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3104 of 5,693 | #2222 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #36891 of 50,301 | #28977 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 332 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 63.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 43% |
| city | Los Angeles | Glendale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cerritos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 32.5).
- •Cerritos Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Cerritos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Atwater Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 63.3%).
- •Atwater Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 24.5).
- •Cerritos Elementary is the larger school with 490 students compared with 332.
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 Atwater Avenue Elementary better than Cerritos Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cerritos Elementary ranks higher (44.4 vs 32.5 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 Atwater Avenue Elementary and Cerritos Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Glendale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atwater Avenue Elementary: 332. Cerritos Elementary: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atwater Avenue Elementary and Cerritos Elementary rank in California?
Atwater Avenue Elementary is 3104th of 5,693 and Cerritos Elementary is 2222nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).