Carmela Elementary vs Los Altos 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.
Carmela Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–6
317 students
Los Altos Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–6
457 students
| Measure | Carmela Elementary Whittier, California | Los Altos Elementary Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5338 of 5,693 | #4967 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48955 of 50,301 | #47643 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 317 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 22% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Altos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.0 vs 11.7).
- •Los Altos Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Los Altos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Los Altos Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91% vs 94%).
- •Carmela Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 21.8).
- •Los Altos Elementary is the larger school with 457 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 Los Altos Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Los Altos Elementary ranks higher (15.0 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 Los Altos Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmela Elementary: 317. Los Altos Elementary: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmela Elementary and Los Altos Elementary rank in California?
Carmela Elementary is 5338th of 5,693 and Los Altos Elementary is 4967th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).