Ferndale Elementary vs Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 918 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferndale Elementary
Ferndale · Public elementary · Grades K–8
338 students
Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students
| Measure | Ferndale Elementary Ferndale, California | Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2734 of 5,693 | #3380 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33580 of 50,301 | #38881 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 338 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Ferndale | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferndale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 29.5).
- •Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Ferndale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 89.3%).
- •Ferndale Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 22.5).
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 Ferndale Elementary better than Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Ferndale Elementary ranks higher (37.6 vs 29.5 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 Ferndale Elementary and Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy?
About 918 km in a straight line, between Ferndale and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferndale Elementary: 338. Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferndale Elementary and Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Ferndale Elementary is 2734th of 5,693 and Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy is 3380th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).