Sierra Lakes Elementary vs Walnut Elementary Education Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 486 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sierra Lakes Elementary
Fontana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
902 students
Walnut Elementary Education Center
Turlock · Public elementary · Grades K–6
900 students
| Measure | Sierra Lakes Elementary Fontana, California | Walnut Elementary Education Center Turlock, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3006 of 5,693 | #1351 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #36139 of 50,301 | #18084 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 902 | 900 |
| Enrollment | 902 | 900 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 25.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 55% |
| city | Fontana | Turlock |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Elementary Education Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 33.7).
- •Walnut Elementary Education Center does better on math proficiency (55% vs 30%).
- •Walnut Elementary Education Center does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 48%).
- •Walnut Elementary Education Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 63.3%).
- •Sierra Lakes Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 25.7).
- •Sierra Lakes Elementary is the larger school with 902 students compared with 900.
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 Sierra Lakes Elementary better than Walnut Elementary Education Center?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Elementary Education Center ranks higher (60.2 vs 33.7 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 Sierra Lakes Elementary and Walnut Elementary Education Center?
About 486 km in a straight line, between Fontana and Turlock in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sierra Lakes Elementary: 902. Walnut Elementary Education Center: 900. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sierra Lakes Elementary and Walnut Elementary Education Center rank in California?
Sierra Lakes Elementary is 3006th of 5,693 and Walnut Elementary Education Center is 1351st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).