Lucas Elementary vs Whitmore Charter High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 760 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lucas Elementary
Ceres · Public elementary · Grades K–6
668 students
Whitmore Charter High
Ceres · Charter high · Grades 9–12
96 students
| Measure | Lucas Elementary Ceres, California | Whitmore Charter High Ceres, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3690 of 5,693 | #309 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #41079 of 50,301 | #6967 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 668 | 96 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 96 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 30% |
| city | Ceres | Ceres |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitmore Charter High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 26.0).
- •Lucas Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 30%).
- •Whitmore Charter High does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 40%).
- •Whitmore Charter High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 77.2%).
- •Whitmore Charter High does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 26.7).
- •Lucas Elementary is the larger school with 668 students compared with 96.
- •Lucas Elementary is a public school while Whitmore Charter High is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lucas Elementary better than Whitmore Charter High?
On the Success Index (US), Whitmore Charter High ranks higher (55.3 vs 26.0 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 Lucas Elementary and Whitmore Charter High?
About 760 m in a straight line, between Ceres and Ceres in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lucas Elementary: 668. Whitmore Charter High: 96. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lucas Elementary and Whitmore Charter High rank in California?
Lucas Elementary is 3690th of 5,693 and Whitmore Charter High is 309th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).