Rorimer Elementary vs Shaffer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 445 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rorimer Elementary
La Puente · Public elementary · Grades K–6
405 students
Shaffer Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–6
405 students
| Measure | Rorimer Elementary La Puente, California | Shaffer Elementary Atwater, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3530 of 5,693 | #3453 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40050 of 50,301 | #39488 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 405 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 34% |
| city | La Puente | Atwater |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shaffer Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 27.6).
- •Rorimer Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Shaffer Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81% vs 91.6%).
- •Rorimer Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.5).
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 Rorimer Elementary better than Shaffer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shaffer Elementary ranks higher (28.6 vs 27.6 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 Rorimer Elementary and Shaffer Elementary?
About 445 km in a straight line, between La Puente and Atwater in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rorimer Elementary: 405. Shaffer Elementary: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rorimer Elementary and Shaffer Elementary rank in California?
Rorimer Elementary is 3530th of 5,693 and Shaffer Elementary is 3453rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).