Foster Road Elementary vs Los Altos 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 Road Elementary
La Mirada · Public elementary · Grades K–5
246 students
Los Altos Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–6
457 students
| Measure | Foster Road Elementary La Mirada, California | Los Altos Elementary Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2977 of 5,693 | #4967 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35904 of 50,301 | #47643 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 246 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.8% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| city | La Mirada | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foster Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 15.0).
- •Foster Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Foster Road Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Foster Road Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.8% vs 91%).
- •Los Altos Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 24.6).
- •Los Altos Elementary is the larger school with 457 students compared with 246.
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 Road Elementary better than Los Altos Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Foster Road Elementary ranks higher (34.0 vs 15.0 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 Road Elementary and Los Altos Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between La Mirada and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster Road Elementary: 246. Los Altos Elementary: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster Road Elementary and Los Altos Elementary rank in California?
Foster Road Elementary is 2977th of 5,693 and Los Altos Elementary is 4967th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).