Foster Elementary vs J. E. Van Wig Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foster Elementary
Baldwin Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students
J. E. Van Wig Elementary
La Puente · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
| Measure | Foster Elementary Baldwin Park, California | J. E. Van Wig Elementary La Puente, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3061 of 5,693 | #3189 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #36573 of 50,301 | #37496 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 430 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| city | Baldwin Park | La Puente |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foster Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 31.6).
- •J. E. Van Wig Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Foster Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Foster Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 90.7%).
- •Foster Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 22.3).
- •Foster Elementary is the larger school with 430 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 Foster Elementary better than J. E. Van Wig Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Foster Elementary ranks higher (33.0 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 Foster Elementary and J. E. Van Wig Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Baldwin Park and La Puente in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster Elementary: 430. J. E. Van Wig Elementary: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster Elementary and J. E. Van Wig Elementary rank in California?
Foster Elementary is 3061st 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).