Rice (Eldridge) Elementary vs Willard (Frances E.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rice (Eldridge) Elementary
Rosemead · Public elementary · Grades K–6
291 students
Willard (Frances E.) Elementary
Rosemead · Public elementary · Grades K–6
281 students
| Measure | Rice (Eldridge) Elementary Rosemead, California | Willard (Frances E.) Elementary Rosemead, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2089 of 5,693 | #2539 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #27418 of 50,301 | #31906 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 291 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 52% |
| city | Rosemead | Rosemead |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rice (Eldridge) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 40.1).
- •Willard (Frances E.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Rice (Eldridge) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 46%).
- •Rice (Eldridge) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.6% vs 79.7%).
- •Willard (Frances E.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 24.3).
- •Rice (Eldridge) Elementary is the larger school with 291 students compared with 281.
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 Rice (Eldridge) Elementary better than Willard (Frances E.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rice (Eldridge) Elementary ranks higher (46.7 vs 40.1 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 Rice (Eldridge) Elementary and Willard (Frances E.) Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Rosemead and Rosemead in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rice (Eldridge) Elementary: 291. Willard (Frances E.) Elementary: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rice (Eldridge) Elementary and Willard (Frances E.) Elementary rank in California?
Rice (Eldridge) Elementary is 2089th of 5,693 and Willard (Frances E.) Elementary is 2539th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).