Carl E. Gilbert Elementary vs James A. Whitaker Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary
Buena Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
490 students
James A. Whitaker Elementary
Buena Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
559 students
| Measure | Carl E. Gilbert Elementary Buena Park, California | James A. Whitaker Elementary Buena Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4262 of 5,693 | #3545 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44264 of 50,301 | #40153 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 490 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 91.9% |
| Students per teacher | 27.2 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| city | Buena Park | Buena Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James A. Whitaker Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 20.9).
- •James A. Whitaker Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •James A. Whitaker Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 33%).
- •James A. Whitaker Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.9% vs 93.9%).
- •James A. Whitaker Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 27.2).
- •James A. Whitaker Elementary is the larger school with 559 students compared with 490.
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 Carl E. Gilbert Elementary better than James A. Whitaker Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James A. Whitaker Elementary ranks higher (27.4 vs 20.9 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 Carl E. Gilbert Elementary and James A. Whitaker Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Buena Park and Buena Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary: 490. James A. Whitaker Elementary: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl E. Gilbert Elementary and James A. Whitaker Elementary rank in California?
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary is 4262nd of 5,693 and James A. Whitaker Elementary is 3545th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).