Leffingwell Elementary vs Scott Avenue 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.
Leffingwell Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students
Scott Avenue Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
494 students
| Measure | Leffingwell Elementary Whittier, California | Scott Avenue Elementary Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1065 of 5,693 | #2036 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14187 of 50,301 | #26848 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 551 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 50% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leffingwell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 47.5).
- •Leffingwell Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 50%).
- •Leffingwell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 54%).
- •Leffingwell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.4% vs 58.5%).
- •Scott Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 25.0).
- •Leffingwell Elementary is the larger school with 551 students compared with 494.
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 Leffingwell Elementary better than Scott Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Leffingwell Elementary ranks higher (65.9 vs 47.5 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 Leffingwell Elementary and Scott Avenue Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leffingwell Elementary: 551. Scott Avenue Elementary: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leffingwell Elementary and Scott Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Leffingwell Elementary is 1065th of 5,693 and Scott Avenue Elementary is 2036th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).