Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary vs Jordan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary
Cerritos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
516 students
Jordan Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–6
516 students
| Measure | Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary Cerritos, California | Jordan Elementary Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #521 of 5,693 | #1919 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7656 of 50,301 | #25311 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 516 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 62.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 52% |
| city | Cerritos | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 49.8).
- •Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 58%).
- •Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 62.6%).
- •Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 24.6).
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 Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary better than Jordan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary ranks higher (75.5 vs 49.8 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 Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary and Jordan Elementary?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Cerritos and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary: 516. Jordan Elementary: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary and Jordan Elementary rank in California?
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary is 521st of 5,693 and Jordan Elementary is 1919th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).