Jordan Elementary vs Leffingwell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jordan Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–6
516 students
Leffingwell Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students
| Measure | Jordan Elementary Whittier, California | Leffingwell Elementary Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1919 of 5,693 | #1065 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25311 of 50,301 | #14187 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 516 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.6% | 53.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leffingwell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 49.8).
- •Leffingwell Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Leffingwell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 58%).
- •Leffingwell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.4% vs 62.6%).
- •Jordan Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.6 vs 25.0).
- •Leffingwell Elementary is the larger school with 551 students compared with 516.
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 Jordan Elementary better than Leffingwell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Leffingwell Elementary ranks higher (65.9 vs 49.8 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 Jordan Elementary and Leffingwell Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jordan Elementary: 516. Leffingwell Elementary: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jordan Elementary and Leffingwell Elementary rank in California?
Jordan Elementary is 1919th of 5,693 and Leffingwell Elementary is 1065th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).