Cawston Elementary vs Whittier Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cawston Elementary
Hemet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
796 students
Whittier Elementary
Hemet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
816 students
| Measure | Cawston Elementary Hemet, California | Whittier Elementary Hemet, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2975 of 5,693 | #5566 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35895 of 50,301 | #49762 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 796 | 816 |
| Enrollment | 796 | 816 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.5% | 92.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 14% |
| city | Hemet | Hemet |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cawston Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 8.8).
- •Cawston Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 14%).
- •Cawston Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 25%).
- •Cawston Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.5% vs 92.5%).
- •Cawston Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 24.7).
- •Whittier Elementary is the larger school with 816 students compared with 796.
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 Cawston Elementary better than Whittier Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cawston Elementary ranks higher (34.0 vs 8.8 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 Cawston Elementary and Whittier Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Hemet and Hemet in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cawston Elementary: 796. Whittier Elementary: 816. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cawston Elementary and Whittier Elementary rank in California?
Cawston Elementary is 2975th of 5,693 and Whittier Elementary is 5566th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).