J. E. Van Wig Elementary vs Meyers Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 564 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. E. Van Wig Elementary
La Puente · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
Meyers Elementary
South Lake Tahoe · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
| Measure | J. E. Van Wig Elementary La Puente, California | Meyers Elementary South Lake Tahoe, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3189 of 5,693 | #1448 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37496 of 50,301 | #19211 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 334 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 27.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | La Puente | South Lake Tahoe |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meyers Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 31.6).
- •Meyers Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Meyers Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Meyers Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 90.7%).
- •J. E. Van Wig Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 23.9).
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 J. E. Van Wig Elementary better than Meyers Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meyers Elementary ranks higher (58.5 vs 31.6 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 J. E. Van Wig Elementary and Meyers Elementary?
About 564 km in a straight line, between La Puente and South Lake Tahoe in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. E. Van Wig Elementary: 334. Meyers Elementary: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. E. Van Wig Elementary and Meyers Elementary rank in California?
J. E. Van Wig Elementary is 3189th of 5,693 and Meyers Elementary is 1448th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).