Birdielee V. Bright Elementary vs Thomas Olaeta Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 424 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birdielee V. Bright Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students
Thomas Olaeta Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–6
374 students
| Measure | Birdielee V. Bright Elementary Los Angeles, California | Thomas Olaeta Elementary Atwater, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3755 of 5,693 | #2511 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41433 of 50,301 | #31700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 374 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 40% |
| city | Los Angeles | Atwater |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Olaeta Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 25.4).
- •Thomas Olaeta Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 33%).
- •Thomas Olaeta Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Thomas Olaeta Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 95.5%).
- •Birdielee V. Bright Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 22.0).
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 Birdielee V. Bright Elementary better than Thomas Olaeta Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Olaeta Elementary ranks higher (40.4 vs 25.4 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 Birdielee V. Bright Elementary and Thomas Olaeta Elementary?
About 424 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Atwater in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birdielee V. Bright Elementary: 374. Thomas Olaeta Elementary: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birdielee V. Bright Elementary and Thomas Olaeta Elementary rank in California?
Birdielee V. Bright Elementary is 3755th of 5,693 and Thomas Olaeta Elementary is 2511th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).