Fruitvale Elementary vs Whittier Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fruitvale Elementary
Hemet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
778 students
Whittier Elementary
Hemet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
816 students
| Measure | Fruitvale Elementary Hemet, California | Whittier Elementary Hemet, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4621 of 5,693 | #5566 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46111 of 50,301 | #49762 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 778 | 816 |
| Enrollment | 778 | 816 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.3% | 92.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 14% |
| city | Hemet | Hemet |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fruitvale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.9 vs 8.8).
- •Fruitvale Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 14%).
- •Fruitvale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 25%).
- •Fruitvale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.3% vs 92.5%).
- •Fruitvale Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 24.7).
- •Whittier Elementary is the larger school with 816 students compared with 778.
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 Fruitvale Elementary better than Whittier Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fruitvale Elementary ranks higher (17.9 vs 8.8 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 Fruitvale Elementary and Whittier Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Hemet and Hemet in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fruitvale Elementary: 778. Whittier Elementary: 816. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fruitvale Elementary and Whittier Elementary rank in California?
Fruitvale Elementary is 4621st of 5,693 and Whittier Elementary is 5566th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).