Edgewood Academy vs J. E. Van Wig Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 856 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgewood Academy
La Puente · Public elementary · Grades K–8
478 students
J. E. Van Wig Elementary
La Puente · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
| Measure | Edgewood Academy La Puente, California | J. E. Van Wig Elementary La Puente, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2708 of 5,693 | #3189 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33356 of 50,301 | #37496 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 478 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.9% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| city | La Puente | La Puente |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edgewood Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.9 vs 31.6).
- •Edgewood Academy does better on math proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Edgewood Academy does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Edgewood Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.9% vs 90.7%).
- •Edgewood Academy does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.3).
- •Edgewood Academy is the larger school with 478 students compared with 334.
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 Edgewood Academy better than J. E. Van Wig Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Edgewood Academy ranks higher (37.9 vs 31.6 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 Edgewood Academy and J. E. Van Wig Elementary?
About 856 m in a straight line, between La Puente and La Puente in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgewood Academy: 478. J. E. Van Wig Elementary: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgewood Academy and J. E. Van Wig Elementary rank in California?
Edgewood Academy is 2708th of 5,693 and J. E. Van Wig Elementary is 3189th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).