Blanchard Elementary vs Carmela Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 106 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blanchard Elementary
Santa Paula · Public elementary · Grades K–6
317 students
Carmela Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–6
317 students
| Measure | Blanchard Elementary Santa Paula, California | Carmela Elementary Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5300 of 5,693 | #5338 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48824 of 50,301 | #48955 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 317 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.9% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 16% |
| city | Santa Paula | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (12.1 vs 11.7).
- •Blanchard Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •Carmela Elementary does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 17%).
- •Blanchard Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.9% vs 94%).
- •Blanchard Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 21.1).
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 Blanchard Elementary better than Carmela 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 Blanchard Elementary and Carmela Elementary?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Santa Paula and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blanchard Elementary: 317. Carmela Elementary: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blanchard Elementary and Carmela Elementary rank in California?
Blanchard Elementary is 5300th of 5,693 and Carmela Elementary is 5338th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).