Rancho Vista Elementary vs Walteria Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rancho Vista Elementary
Rolling Hills Estates · Public elementary · Grades K–5
329 students
Walteria Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
650 students
| Measure | Rancho Vista Elementary Rolling Hills Estates, California | Walteria Elementary Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #419 of 5,693 | #409 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6450 of 50,301 | #6394 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 329 | 650 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 650 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| city | Rolling Hills Estates | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (77.5 vs 77.6).
- •Walteria Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Walteria Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •Rancho Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14% vs 16.8%).
- •Rancho Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 27.1).
- •Walteria Elementary is the larger school with 650 students compared with 329.
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 Rancho Vista Elementary better than Walteria Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rancho Vista Elementary and Walteria Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Rolling Hills Estates and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rancho Vista Elementary: 329. Walteria Elementary: 650. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rancho Vista Elementary and Walteria Elementary rank in California?
Rancho Vista Elementary is 419th of 5,693 and Walteria Elementary is 409th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).