Don Julian Elementary vs Wallen L. Andrews
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Don Julian Elementary
La Puente · Public elementary · Grades K–8
544 students
Wallen L. Andrews
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–8
542 students
| Measure | Don Julian Elementary La Puente, California | Wallen L. Andrews Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2965 of 5,693 | #2058 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35845 of 50,301 | #27061 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 544 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 46% |
| city | La Puente | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wallen L. Andrews scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.2 vs 34.1).
- •Wallen L. Andrews does better on math proficiency (46% vs 43%).
- •Wallen L. Andrews does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Wallen L. Andrews does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 92.5%).
- •Wallen L. Andrews does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 23.7).
- •Don Julian Elementary is the larger school with 544 students compared with 542.
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 Don Julian Elementary better than Wallen L. Andrews?
On the Success Index (US), Wallen L. Andrews ranks higher (47.2 vs 34.1 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 Don Julian Elementary and Wallen L. Andrews?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between La Puente and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Don Julian Elementary: 544. Wallen L. Andrews: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Don Julian Elementary and Wallen L. Andrews rank in California?
Don Julian Elementary is 2965th of 5,693 and Wallen L. Andrews is 2058th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).