Carmela Elementary vs Lake Marie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 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
Lake Marie Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–6
186 students
| Measure | Carmela Elementary Whittier, California | Lake Marie Elementary Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5338 of 5,693 | #2894 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48955 of 50,301 | #35211 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 317 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 37% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Marie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 11.7).
- •Lake Marie Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 16%).
- •Lake Marie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- •Lake Marie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.1% vs 94%).
- •Carmela Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 23.3).
- •Carmela Elementary is the larger school with 317 students compared with 186.
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 Lake Marie Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Marie Elementary ranks higher (35.1 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 Lake Marie Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmela Elementary: 317. Lake Marie Elementary: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmela Elementary and Lake Marie Elementary rank in California?
Carmela Elementary is 5338th of 5,693 and Lake Marie Elementary is 2894th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).