Carmela Elementary vs Howard J. McKibben Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmela Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–6
317 students
Howard J. McKibben Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–6
430 students
| Measure | Carmela Elementary Whittier, California | Howard J. McKibben Elementary Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5338 of 5,693 | #2745 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48955 of 50,301 | #33735 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 317 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 86.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 45% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard J. McKibben Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 11.7).
- •Howard J. McKibben Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 16%).
- •Howard J. McKibben Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 30%).
- •Howard J. McKibben Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.3% vs 94%).
- •Carmela Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 23.9).
- •Howard J. McKibben Elementary is the larger school with 430 students compared with 317.
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 Carmela Elementary better than Howard J. McKibben Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Howard J. McKibben Elementary ranks higher (37.4 vs 11.7 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 Carmela Elementary and Howard J. McKibben Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmela Elementary: 317. Howard J. McKibben Elementary: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmela Elementary and Howard J. McKibben Elementary rank in California?
Carmela Elementary is 5338th of 5,693 and Howard J. McKibben Elementary is 2745th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).