D. H. White Elementary vs Thomas Edison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 536 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
D. H. White Elementary
Rio Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
432 students
Thomas Edison Elementary
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
| Measure | D. H. White Elementary Rio Vista, California | Thomas Edison Elementary Burbank, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3778 of 5,693 | #809 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41571 of 50,301 | #11277 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 432 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.9% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 59% |
| city | Rio Vista | Burbank |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Edison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 25.2).
- •Thomas Edison Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 32%).
- •Thomas Edison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 37%).
- •Thomas Edison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 76.9%).
- •D. H. White Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.7).
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. H. White Elementary better than Thomas Edison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Edison Elementary ranks higher (70.1 vs 25.2 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. H. White Elementary and Thomas Edison Elementary?
About 536 km in a straight line, between Rio Vista and Burbank in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
D. H. White Elementary: 432. Thomas Edison Elementary: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do D. H. White Elementary and Thomas Edison Elementary rank in California?
D. H. White Elementary is 3778th of 5,693 and Thomas Edison Elementary is 809th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).