Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary vs Whittier Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
615 students
Whittier Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
526 students
| Measure | Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary Long Beach, California | Whittier Elementary Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2671 of 5,693 | #4438 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33047 of 50,301 | #45128 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 615 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 33% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 19.6).
- •Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 33%).
- •Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 87.3%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 24.6).
- •Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary is the larger school with 615 students compared with 526.
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 Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary better than Whittier Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary ranks higher (38.4 vs 19.6 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 Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary and Whittier Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary: 615. Whittier Elementary: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary and Whittier Elementary rank in California?
Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary is 2671st of 5,693 and Whittier Elementary is 4438th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).