La Puente High vs Nelson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Puente High
La Puente · Public high · Grades 9–12
813 students
Nelson Elementary
La Puente · Public elementary · Grades K–5
291 students
| Measure | La Puente High La Puente, California | Nelson Elementary La Puente, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1028 of 1,343 | #4083 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14676 of 16,910 | #43290 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 813 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 813 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 27% |
| city | La Puente | La Puente |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Puente High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 22.5).
- •Nelson Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •La Puente High does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •Nelson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 87%).
- •Nelson Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 21.4).
- •La Puente High is the larger school with 813 students compared with 291.
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 Puente High better than Nelson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Puente High ranks higher (23.5 vs 22.5 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 Puente High and Nelson Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between La Puente and La Puente in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Puente High: 813. Nelson Elementary: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Puente High and Nelson Elementary rank in California?
La Puente High is 1028th of 1,343 and Nelson Elementary is 4083rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).