James A. Whitaker Elementary vs Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 934 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James A. Whitaker Elementary
Buena Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
559 students
Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary
Buena Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
365 students
| Measure | James A. Whitaker Elementary Buena Park, California | Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary Buena Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3545 of 5,693 | #3846 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40153 of 50,301 | #42003 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 559 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| city | Buena Park | Buena Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James A. Whitaker Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 24.5).
- •James A. Whitaker Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •James A. Whitaker Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 33%).
- •Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 91.9%).
- •Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 20.7).
- •James A. Whitaker Elementary is the larger school with 559 students compared with 365.
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 James A. Whitaker Elementary better than Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James A. Whitaker Elementary ranks higher (27.4 vs 24.5 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 James A. Whitaker Elementary and Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary?
About 934 m in a straight line, between Buena Park and Buena Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James A. Whitaker Elementary: 559. Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James A. Whitaker Elementary and Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary rank in California?
James A. Whitaker Elementary is 3545th of 5,693 and Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary is 3846th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).