El Portal Elementary vs Jordan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Portal Elementary
La Habra · Public elementary · Grades K–6
469 students
Jordan Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–6
516 students
| Measure | El Portal Elementary La Habra, California | Jordan Elementary Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1397 of 5,693 | #1919 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #18641 of 50,301 | #25311 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 469 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 62.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | La Habra | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Portal Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 49.8).
- •El Portal Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •El Portal Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 58%).
- •Jordan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.6% vs 62.7%).
- •El Portal Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 24.6).
- •Jordan Elementary is the larger school with 516 students compared with 469.
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 El Portal Elementary better than Jordan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), El Portal Elementary ranks higher (59.3 vs 49.8 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 El Portal Elementary and Jordan Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between La Habra and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Portal Elementary: 469. Jordan Elementary: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Portal Elementary and Jordan Elementary rank in California?
El Portal Elementary is 1397th of 5,693 and Jordan Elementary is 1919th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).