Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary vs Willow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 166 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
346 students
Willow Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
346 students
| Measure | Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary Chula Vista, California | Willow Elementary Lakewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2288 of 5,693 | #2815 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #29648 of 50,301 | #34489 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 346 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| city | Chula Vista | Lakewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 36.3).
- •Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 55%).
- •Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.4% vs 80.3%).
- •Willow Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 23.1).
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 Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary better than Willow Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary ranks higher (43.4 vs 36.3 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 Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary and Willow Elementary?
About 166 km in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Lakewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary: 346. Willow Elementary: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary and Willow Elementary rank in California?
Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary is 2288th of 5,693 and Willow Elementary is 2815th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).