John Foster Dulles Elementary vs Olita Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Foster Dulles Elementary
La Mirada · Public elementary · Grades K–5
250 students
Olita Elementary
La Habra · Public elementary · Grades K–6
425 students
| Measure | John Foster Dulles Elementary La Mirada, California | Olita Elementary La Habra, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1928 of 5,693 | #1976 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25380 of 50,301 | #26046 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 250 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 59.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| city | La Mirada | La Habra |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Foster Dulles Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 48.7).
- •John Foster Dulles Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Olita Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •John Foster Dulles Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 59.3%).
- •John Foster Dulles Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.6).
- •Olita Elementary is the larger school with 425 students compared with 250.
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 John Foster Dulles Elementary better than Olita Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Foster Dulles Elementary ranks higher (49.7 vs 48.7 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 John Foster Dulles Elementary and Olita Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between La Mirada and La Habra in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Foster Dulles Elementary: 250. Olita Elementary: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Foster Dulles Elementary and Olita Elementary rank in California?
John Foster Dulles Elementary is 1928th of 5,693 and Olita Elementary is 1976th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).