D. D. Johnston Elementary vs William W. Orr Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
D. D. Johnston Elementary
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
361 students
William W. Orr Elementary
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
353 students
| Measure | D. D. Johnston Elementary Norwalk, California | William W. Orr Elementary Norwalk, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2432 of 5,693 | #2845 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30986 of 50,301 | #34723 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 361 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.4% | 77.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Norwalk | Norwalk |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •D. D. Johnston Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 35.9).
- •D. D. Johnston Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •D. D. Johnston Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •D. D. Johnston Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.4% vs 77.3%).
- •William W. Orr Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 22.6).
- •D. D. Johnston Elementary is the larger school with 361 students compared with 353.
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 D. D. Johnston Elementary better than William W. Orr Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), D. D. Johnston Elementary ranks higher (41.4 vs 35.9 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 D. D. Johnston Elementary and William W. Orr Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and Norwalk in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
D. D. Johnston Elementary: 361. William W. Orr Elementary: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do D. D. Johnston Elementary and William W. Orr Elementary rank in California?
D. D. Johnston Elementary is 2432nd of 5,693 and William W. Orr Elementary is 2845th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).