Joel J. Hidahl Elementary vs Whitmore Charter School of Art & Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joel J. Hidahl Elementary
Ceres · Public elementary · Grades K–6
393 students
Whitmore Charter School of Art & Technology
Ceres · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
435 students
| Measure | Joel J. Hidahl Elementary Ceres, California | Whitmore Charter School of Art & Technology Ceres, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4690 of 5,693 | #1995 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46434 of 50,301 | #26323 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 393 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 48.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 35% |
| city | Ceres | Ceres |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitmore Charter School of Art & Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.3 vs 17.3).
- •Whitmore Charter School of Art & Technology does better on math proficiency (35% vs 25%).
- •Whitmore Charter School of Art & Technology does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 33%).
- •Whitmore Charter School of Art & Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.7% vs 86%).
- •Whitmore Charter School of Art & Technology does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 24.6).
- •Whitmore Charter School of Art & Technology is the larger school with 435 students compared with 393.
- •Joel J. Hidahl Elementary is a public school while Whitmore Charter School of Art & Technology 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 Joel J. Hidahl Elementary better than Whitmore Charter School of Art & Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Whitmore Charter School of Art & Technology ranks higher (48.3 vs 17.3 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 Joel J. Hidahl Elementary and Whitmore Charter School of Art & Technology?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Ceres and Ceres in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joel J. Hidahl Elementary: 393. Whitmore Charter School of Art & Technology: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joel J. Hidahl Elementary and Whitmore Charter School of Art & Technology rank in California?
Joel J. Hidahl Elementary is 4690th of 5,693 and Whitmore Charter School of Art & Technology is 1995th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).