J. E. Van Wig Elementary vs San Jose Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 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
San Jose Charter Academy
West Covina · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,255 students
| Measure | J. E. Van Wig Elementary La Puente, California | San Jose Charter Academy West Covina, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3189 of 5,693 | #916 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37496 of 50,301 | #12456 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 334 | 1,255 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 1,255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 70% |
| city | La Puente | West Covina |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Jose Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 31.6).
- •San Jose Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (70% vs 42%).
- •San Jose Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 47%).
- •San Jose Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 90.7%).
- •J. E. Van Wig Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 22.8).
- •San Jose Charter Academy is the larger school with 1,255 students compared with 334.
- •J. E. Van Wig Elementary is a public school while San Jose Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 San Jose Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), San Jose Charter Academy ranks higher (68.4 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 San Jose Charter Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between La Puente and West Covina in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. E. Van Wig Elementary: 334. San Jose Charter Academy: 1,255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. E. Van Wig Elementary and San Jose Charter Academy rank in California?
J. E. Van Wig Elementary is 3189th of 5,693 and San Jose Charter Academy is 916th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).