Ceres Elementary vs Loma Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ceres Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
492 students
Loma Vista Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–6
379 students
| Measure | Ceres Elementary Whittier, California | Loma Vista Elementary Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1382 of 5,693 | #5165 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #18446 of 50,301 | #48344 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 492 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 24% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ceres Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 13.4).
- •Ceres Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 24%).
- •Ceres Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 29%).
- •Ceres Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.1% vs 92.3%).
- •Ceres Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 23.7).
- •Ceres Elementary is the larger school with 492 students compared with 379.
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 Ceres Elementary better than Loma Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ceres Elementary ranks higher (59.6 vs 13.4 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 Ceres Elementary and Loma Vista Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ceres Elementary: 492. Loma Vista Elementary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ceres Elementary and Loma Vista Elementary rank in California?
Ceres Elementary is 1382nd of 5,693 and Loma Vista Elementary is 5165th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).