J. E. Van Wig Elementary vs Sunkist Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 448 m 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
Sunkist Elementary
La Puente · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
| Measure | J. E. Van Wig Elementary La Puente, California | Sunkist Elementary La Puente, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3189 of 5,693 | #4154 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37496 of 50,301 | #43687 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 334 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 31% |
| city | La Puente | La Puente |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. E. Van Wig Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 21.9).
- •J. E. Van Wig Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •J. E. Van Wig Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •J. E. Van Wig Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.7% vs 93.4%).
- •Sunkist Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.3).
- •J. E. Van Wig Elementary is the larger school with 334 students compared with 304.
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 Sunkist Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), J. E. Van Wig Elementary ranks higher (31.6 vs 21.9 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 Sunkist Elementary?
About 448 m in a straight line, between La Puente and La Puente in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. E. Van Wig Elementary: 334. Sunkist Elementary: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. E. Van Wig Elementary and Sunkist Elementary rank in California?
J. E. Van Wig Elementary is 3189th of 5,693 and Sunkist Elementary is 4154th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).