New Hope Elementary vs Walnut Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Hope Elementary
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
164 students
Walnut Grove Elementary
Walnut Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
131 students
| Measure | New Hope Elementary Thornton, California | Walnut Grove Elementary Walnut Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3784 of 5,693 | #2091 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41597 of 50,301 | #27435 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 164 | 131 |
| Enrollment | 164 | 131 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 52% |
| city | Thornton | Walnut Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 25.2).
- •Walnut Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •Walnut Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •New Hope Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 93.1%).
- •Walnut Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 20.5).
- •New Hope Elementary is the larger school with 164 students compared with 131.
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 New Hope Elementary better than Walnut Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Grove Elementary ranks higher (46.7 vs 25.2 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 New Hope Elementary and Walnut Grove Elementary?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Walnut Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Hope Elementary: 164. Walnut Grove Elementary: 131. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Hope Elementary and Walnut Grove Elementary rank in California?
New Hope Elementary is 3784th of 5,693 and Walnut Grove Elementary is 2091st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).