Longfellow Elementary vs West Whittier Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 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
West Whittier Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students
| Measure | Longfellow Elementary Whittier, California | West Whittier Elementary Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3191 of 5,693 | #2664 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37504 of 50,301 | #32986 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 499 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 52% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Whittier Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 31.6).
- •West Whittier Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •West Whittier Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 78.4%).
- •West Whittier Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 23.8).
- •Longfellow Elementary is the larger school with 499 students compared with 346.
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 West Whittier Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Whittier Elementary ranks higher (38.5 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 West Whittier Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Elementary: 499. West Whittier Elementary: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Elementary and West Whittier Elementary rank in California?
Longfellow Elementary is 3191st of 5,693 and West Whittier Elementary is 2664th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).