Dapplegray Elementary vs Walteria Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dapplegray Elementary
Rolling Hills Estates · Public elementary · Grades K–5
639 students
Walteria Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
650 students
| Measure | Dapplegray Elementary Rolling Hills Estates, California | Walteria Elementary Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #284 of 5,693 | #409 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5016 of 50,301 | #6394 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 639 | 650 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 650 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.2% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 77% |
| city | Rolling Hills Estates | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dapplegray Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 77.6).
- •Walteria Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Dapplegray Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 76%).
- •Dapplegray Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 16.8%).
- •Dapplegray Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 27.1).
- •Walteria Elementary is the larger school with 650 students compared with 639.
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 Dapplegray Elementary better than Walteria Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dapplegray Elementary ranks higher (79.9 vs 77.6 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 Dapplegray Elementary and Walteria Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Rolling Hills Estates and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dapplegray Elementary: 639. Walteria Elementary: 650. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dapplegray Elementary and Walteria Elementary rank in California?
Dapplegray Elementary is 284th of 5,693 and Walteria Elementary is 409th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).