Banyan Elementary vs Walnut Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banyan Elementary
Newbury Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
416 students
Walnut Elementary
Newbury Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
259 students
| Measure | Banyan Elementary Newbury Park, California | Walnut Elementary Newbury Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #962 of 5,693 | #2450 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13126 of 50,301 | #31175 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 416 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.1% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 37% |
| city | Newbury Park | Newbury Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Banyan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 41.2).
- •Banyan Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 37%).
- •Banyan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 47%).
- •Banyan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 54.4%).
- •Walnut Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 18.9).
- •Banyan Elementary is the larger school with 416 students compared with 259.
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 Banyan Elementary better than Walnut Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Banyan Elementary ranks higher (67.4 vs 41.2 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 Banyan Elementary and Walnut Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Newbury Park and Newbury Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banyan Elementary: 416. Walnut Elementary: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banyan Elementary and Walnut Elementary rank in California?
Banyan Elementary is 962nd of 5,693 and Walnut Elementary is 2450th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).