Everett A. Rea Elementary vs Whittier Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Everett A. Rea Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
344 students
Whittier Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
454 students
| Measure | Everett A. Rea Elementary Costa Mesa, California | Whittier Elementary Costa Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4212 of 5,693 | #4039 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44018 of 50,301 | #43047 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 344 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 89.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 26% |
| city | Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.9 vs 21.3).
- •Everett A. Rea Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 26%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 34%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.4% vs 93.3%).
- •Everett A. Rea Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.5).
- •Whittier Elementary is the larger school with 454 students compared with 344.
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 Everett A. Rea Elementary better than Whittier Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier Elementary ranks higher (22.9 vs 21.3 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 Everett A. Rea Elementary and Whittier Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Costa Mesa and Costa Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Everett A. Rea Elementary: 344. Whittier Elementary: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Everett A. Rea Elementary and Whittier Elementary rank in California?
Everett A. Rea Elementary is 4212th of 5,693 and Whittier Elementary is 4039th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).