La Colima Elementary vs Orchard Dale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 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
Orchard Dale Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
472 students
| Measure | La Colima Elementary Whittier, California | Orchard Dale Elementary Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2810 of 5,693 | #2172 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34452 of 50,301 | #28410 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 378 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Dale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 36.3).
- •Orchard Dale Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Orchard Dale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 50%).
- •Orchard Dale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.8% vs 77.2%).
- •La Colima Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 23.6).
- •Orchard Dale Elementary is the larger school with 472 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 Orchard Dale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Dale Elementary ranks higher (45.3 vs 36.3 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 La Colima Elementary and Orchard Dale Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Colima Elementary: 378. Orchard Dale Elementary: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Colima Elementary and Orchard Dale Elementary rank in California?
La Colima Elementary is 2810th of 5,693 and Orchard Dale Elementary is 2172nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).