Elmer Wood Elementary vs Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 450 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmer Wood Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–6
514 students
Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation
Upland · Public elementary · Grades K–8
514 students
| Measure | Elmer Wood Elementary Atwater, California | Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation Upland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2188 of 5,693 | #3302 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28604 of 50,301 | #38325 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 514 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.3% | 73.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 34% |
| city | Atwater | Upland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elmer Wood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 30.3).
- •Elmer Wood Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 34%).
- •Elmer Wood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 45%).
- •Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.9% vs 76.3%).
- •Elmer Wood Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 24.5).
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 Elmer Wood Elementary better than Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation?
On the Success Index (US), Elmer Wood Elementary ranks higher (45.0 vs 30.3 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 Elmer Wood Elementary and Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation?
About 450 km in a straight line, between Atwater and Upland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmer Wood Elementary: 514. Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmer Wood Elementary and Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation rank in California?
Elmer Wood Elementary is 2188th of 5,693 and Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation is 3302nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).