Gibson Elementary vs T. L. Whitehead 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.
Gibson Elementary
Woodland · Public elementary · Grades K–6
344 students
T. L. Whitehead Elementary
Woodland · Public elementary · Grades K–6
331 students
| Measure | Gibson Elementary Woodland, California | T. L. Whitehead Elementary Woodland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3675 of 5,693 | #3557 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40994 of 50,301 | #40241 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 344 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.9% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 34% |
| city | Woodland | Woodland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •T. L. Whitehead Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.3 vs 26.1).
- •T. L. Whitehead Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 23%).
- •T. L. Whitehead Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 41%).
- •Gibson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.9% vs 88.5%).
- •Gibson Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 20.7).
- •Gibson Elementary is the larger school with 344 students compared with 331.
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 Gibson Elementary better than T. L. Whitehead Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), T. L. Whitehead Elementary ranks higher (27.3 vs 26.1 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 Gibson Elementary and T. L. Whitehead Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Woodland and Woodland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gibson Elementary: 344. T. L. Whitehead Elementary: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gibson Elementary and T. L. Whitehead Elementary rank in California?
Gibson Elementary is 3675th of 5,693 and T. L. Whitehead Elementary is 3557th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).