La Colima Elementary vs Los Altos Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Colima Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students
Los Altos Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–6
457 students
| Measure | La Colima Elementary Whittier, California | Los Altos Elementary Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2810 of 5,693 | #4967 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34452 of 50,301 | #47643 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 378 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 22% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Colima Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 15.0).
- •La Colima Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 22%).
- •La Colima Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •La Colima Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.2% vs 91%).
- •La Colima Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 21.8).
- •Los Altos Elementary is the larger school with 457 students compared with 378.
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 La Colima Elementary better than Los Altos Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Colima Elementary ranks higher (36.3 vs 15.0 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 La Colima Elementary and Los Altos Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Colima Elementary: 378. Los Altos Elementary: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Colima Elementary and Los Altos Elementary rank in California?
La Colima Elementary is 2810th of 5,693 and Los Altos Elementary is 4967th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).