Gravenstein First vs Whale Gulch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 208 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gravenstein First
Sebastopol · Public elementary · Grades 1–1
37 students
Whale Gulch Elementary
Whitethorn · Public elementary · Grades K–8
36 students
| Measure | Gravenstein First Sebastopol, California | Whale Gulch Elementary Whitethorn, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–1 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 37 | 36 |
| Enrollment | 37 | 36 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 30% |
| city | Sebastopol | Whitethorn |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gravenstein First scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 36.2).
- •Gravenstein First does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 77.8%).
- •Whale Gulch Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.5).
- •Gravenstein First is the larger school with 37 students compared with 36.
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 Gravenstein First better than Whale Gulch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gravenstein First ranks higher (69.7 vs 36.2 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 Gravenstein First and Whale Gulch Elementary?
About 208 km in a straight line, between Sebastopol and Whitethorn in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gravenstein First: 37. Whale Gulch Elementary: 36. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gravenstein First and Whale Gulch Elementary rank in California?
Gravenstein First is unranked and Whale Gulch Elementary is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).