J. E. Van Wig Elementary vs Ruhkala Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 605 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
Ruhkala Elementary
Rocklin · Public elementary · Grades K–6
334 students
| Measure | J. E. Van Wig Elementary La Puente, California | Ruhkala Elementary Rocklin, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3189 of 5,693 | #744 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37496 of 50,301 | #10341 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 334 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| city | La Puente | Rocklin |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruhkala Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 31.6).
- •Ruhkala Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Ruhkala Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Ruhkala Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 90.7%).
- •Ruhkala Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 22.3).
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 Ruhkala Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ruhkala Elementary ranks higher (71.4 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 Ruhkala Elementary?
About 605 km in a straight line, between La Puente and Rocklin in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. E. Van Wig Elementary: 334. Ruhkala Elementary: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. E. Van Wig Elementary and Ruhkala Elementary rank in California?
J. E. Van Wig Elementary is 3189th of 5,693 and Ruhkala Elementary is 744th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).