Longfellow Elementary vs Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
499 students
Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students
| Measure | Longfellow Elementary Whittier, California | Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3191 of 5,693 | #3055 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37504 of 50,301 | #36514 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 499 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 26.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.1 vs 31.6).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 43%).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.4% vs 79.1%).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 26.7).
- •Longfellow Elementary is the larger school with 499 students compared with 374.
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 Longfellow Elementary better than Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts ranks higher (33.1 vs 31.6 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 Longfellow Elementary and Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Elementary: 499. Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Elementary and Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts rank in California?
Longfellow Elementary is 3191st of 5,693 and Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts is 3055th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).