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Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary vs Windrows Elementary

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureCarleton P. Lightfoot Elementary
Alta Loma, California
Windrows Elementary
Etiwanda, California
Success Index (US)
76
Top 25%
72
Top 25%
State rank#503 of 5,693#727 of 5,693
National rank#7436 of 50,301#10162 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“5Grades Kโ€“5
Students878593
Enrollment878593
Free/reduced-price lunch32.6%23.4%
Students per teacher25.122.0
Reading proficiency81%71%
Math proficiency77%65%
cityAlta LomaEtiwanda
stateCaliforniaCalifornia
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The verdict

  • โ€ขCarleton P. Lightfoot Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 71.7).
  • โ€ขCarleton P. Lightfoot Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 65%).
  • โ€ขCarleton P. Lightfoot Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 71%).
  • โ€ขWindrows Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.4% vs 32.6%).
  • โ€ขWindrows Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 25.1).
  • โ€ขCarleton P. Lightfoot Elementary is the larger school with 878 students compared with 593.

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 Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary better than Windrows Elementary?

On the Success Index (US), Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary ranks higher (75.8 vs 71.7 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 Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary and Windrows Elementary?

About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Alta Loma and Etiwanda in California.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary: 878. Windrows Elementary: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary and Windrows Elementary rank in California?

Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary is 503rd of 5,693 and Windrows Elementary is 727th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).