Harry Wirtz Elementary vs Theodore Roosevelt
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harry Wirtz Elementary
Paramount · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
Theodore Roosevelt
Paramount · Public elementary · Grades K–5
491 students
| Measure | Harry Wirtz Elementary Paramount, California | Theodore Roosevelt Paramount, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4326 of 5,693 | #3501 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44592 of 50,301 | #39836 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 421 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 92.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 35% |
| city | Paramount | Paramount |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Theodore Roosevelt scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.0 vs 20.4).
- •Theodore Roosevelt does better on math proficiency (35% vs 31%).
- •Theodore Roosevelt does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Theodore Roosevelt does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.7% vs 96%).
- •Theodore Roosevelt does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.2).
- •Theodore Roosevelt is the larger school with 491 students compared with 421.
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 Harry Wirtz Elementary better than Theodore Roosevelt?
On the Success Index (US), Theodore Roosevelt ranks higher (28.0 vs 20.4 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 Harry Wirtz Elementary and Theodore Roosevelt?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Paramount and Paramount in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry Wirtz Elementary: 421. Theodore Roosevelt: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry Wirtz Elementary and Theodore Roosevelt rank in California?
Harry Wirtz Elementary is 4326th of 5,693 and Theodore Roosevelt is 3501st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).