Stanford Avenue Elementary vs Willow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 489 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stanford Avenue Elementary
South Gate · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
329 students
Willow Elementary
South Gate · Public elementary · Grades K–5
420 students
| Measure | Stanford Avenue Elementary South Gate, California | Willow Elementary South Gate, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4139 of 5,693 | #2787 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43609 of 50,301 | #34144 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 329 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 48% |
| city | South Gate | South Gate |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 22.0).
- •Willow Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 34%).
- •Willow Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 38%).
- •Willow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 96.7%).
- •Willow Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 20.6).
- •Willow Elementary is the larger school with 420 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 Stanford Avenue Elementary better than Willow Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Elementary ranks higher (36.8 vs 22.0 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 Stanford Avenue Elementary and Willow Elementary?
About 489 m in a straight line, between South Gate and South Gate in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Stanford Avenue Elementary: 329. Willow Elementary: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Stanford Avenue Elementary and Willow Elementary rank in California?
Stanford Avenue Elementary is 4139th of 5,693 and Willow Elementary is 2787th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).