Cortada Elementary vs Wilkerson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cortada Elementary
El Monte · Public elementary · Grades K–6
322 students
Wilkerson Elementary
El Monte · Public elementary · Grades K–6
325 students
| Measure | Cortada Elementary El Monte, California | Wilkerson Elementary El Monte, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4210 of 5,693 | #3643 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44010 of 50,301 | #40824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 322 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 37% |
| city | El Monte | El Monte |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilkerson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 21.3).
- •Wilkerson Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Cortada Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Wilkerson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 92.9%).
- •Cortada Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 20.3).
- •Wilkerson Elementary is the larger school with 325 students compared with 322.
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 Cortada Elementary better than Wilkerson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wilkerson Elementary ranks higher (26.4 vs 21.3 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 Cortada Elementary and Wilkerson Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between El Monte and El Monte in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cortada Elementary: 322. Wilkerson Elementary: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cortada Elementary and Wilkerson Elementary rank in California?
Cortada Elementary is 4210th of 5,693 and Wilkerson Elementary is 3643rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).