Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary vs James A. Whitaker Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary
Buena Park · Public elementary · Grades K–6
468 students
James A. Whitaker Elementary
Buena Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
559 students
| Measure | Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary Buena Park, California | James A. Whitaker Elementary Buena Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1747 of 5,693 | #3545 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #23098 of 50,301 | #40153 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 468 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 91.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 42% |
| city | Buena Park | Buena Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 27.4).
- •Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 39%).
- •Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.8% vs 91.9%).
- •James A. Whitaker Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 24.6).
- •James A. Whitaker Elementary is the larger school with 559 students compared with 468.
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 Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary better than James A. Whitaker Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary ranks higher (52.9 vs 27.4 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 Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary and James A. Whitaker Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Buena Park and Buena Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary: 468. James A. Whitaker Elementary: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary and James A. Whitaker Elementary rank in California?
Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary is 1747th of 5,693 and James A. Whitaker Elementary is 3545th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).