O. B. Whaley Elementary vs Windmill Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 961 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
O. B. Whaley Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
268 students
Windmill Springs Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–8
598 students
| Measure | O. B. Whaley Elementary San Jose, California | Windmill Springs Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3484 of 5,693 | #3040 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39703 of 50,301 | #36410 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 268 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.9% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 40% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Windmill Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 28.2).
- •Windmill Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 31%).
- •Windmill Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 38%).
- •O. B. Whaley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.9% vs 74.7%).
- •Windmill Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 22.3).
- •Windmill Springs Elementary is the larger school with 598 students compared with 268.
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 O. B. Whaley Elementary better than Windmill Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Windmill Springs Elementary ranks higher (33.3 vs 28.2 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 O. B. Whaley Elementary and Windmill Springs Elementary?
About 961 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
O. B. Whaley Elementary: 268. Windmill Springs Elementary: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do O. B. Whaley Elementary and Windmill Springs Elementary rank in California?
O. B. Whaley Elementary is 3484th of 5,693 and Windmill Springs Elementary is 3040th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).