Bragg Elementary vs Willow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bragg Elementary
Cerritos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
602 students
Willow Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
346 students
| Measure | Bragg Elementary Cerritos, California | Willow Elementary Lakewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1299 of 5,693 | #2815 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #17338 of 50,301 | #34489 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 602 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 36% |
| city | Cerritos | Lakewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bragg Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 36.3).
- •Bragg Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 36%).
- •Bragg Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 55%).
- •Bragg Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58% vs 80.3%).
- •Willow Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 25.1).
- •Bragg Elementary is the larger school with 602 students compared with 346.
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 Bragg Elementary better than Willow Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bragg Elementary ranks higher (61.2 vs 36.3 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 Bragg Elementary and Willow Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cerritos and Lakewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bragg Elementary: 602. Willow Elementary: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bragg Elementary and Willow Elementary rank in California?
Bragg Elementary is 1299th of 5,693 and Willow Elementary is 2815th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).