Central Language Academy vs Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 48 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Language Academy
Ontario · Public elementary · Grades K–8
736 students
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–3
736 students
| Measure | Central Language Academy Ontario, California | Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary Downey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3161 of 5,693 | #2499 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37333 of 50,301 | #31632 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 736 | 736 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 736 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.2% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| city | Ontario | Downey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 31.8).
- •Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Central Language Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.2% vs 76.2%).
- •Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 25.4).
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 Central Language Academy better than Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary ranks higher (40.5 vs 31.8 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 Central Language Academy and Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Ontario and Downey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Language Academy: 736. Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary: 736. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Language Academy and Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary rank in California?
Central Language Academy is 3161st of 5,693 and Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary is 2499th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).