Locust Elementary vs Willow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 69 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Locust Elementary
Fontana · Public elementary · Grades K–6
346 students
Willow Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
346 students
| Measure | Locust Elementary Fontana, California | Willow Elementary Lakewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4863 of 5,693 | #2815 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47197 of 50,301 | #34489 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 346 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 36% |
| city | Fontana | Lakewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 15.9).
- •Willow Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 19%).
- •Willow Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 31%).
- •Willow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 82.1%).
- •Willow Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 21.6).
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 Locust Elementary better than Willow Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Elementary ranks higher (36.3 vs 15.9 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 Locust Elementary and Willow Elementary?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Fontana and Lakewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Locust Elementary: 346. Willow Elementary: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Locust Elementary and Willow Elementary rank in California?
Locust Elementary is 4863rd of 5,693 and Willow Elementary is 2815th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).