Paddison Elementary vs William W. Orr Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 956 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paddison Elementary
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
296 students
William W. Orr Elementary
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
353 students
| Measure | Paddison Elementary Norwalk, California | William W. Orr Elementary Norwalk, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2395 of 5,693 | #2845 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30655 of 50,301 | #34723 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 296 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 77.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 37% |
| city | Norwalk | Norwalk |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paddison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 35.9).
- •Paddison Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •William W. Orr Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.3% vs 79.7%).
- •Paddison Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 20.8).
- •William W. Orr Elementary is the larger school with 353 students compared with 296.
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 Paddison Elementary better than William W. Orr Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Paddison Elementary ranks higher (42.0 vs 35.9 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 Paddison Elementary and William W. Orr Elementary?
About 956 m in a straight line, between Norwalk and Norwalk in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paddison Elementary: 296. William W. Orr Elementary: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paddison Elementary and William W. Orr Elementary rank in California?
Paddison Elementary is 2395th of 5,693 and William W. Orr Elementary is 2845th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).