Veritas Elementary vs Walter Woodward Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Veritas Elementary
Manteca · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,266 students
Walter Woodward Elementary
Manteca · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,056 students
| Measure | Veritas Elementary Manteca, California | Walter Woodward Elementary Manteca, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1938 of 5,693 | #2622 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25474 of 50,301 | #32643 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,266 | 1,056 |
| Enrollment | 1,266 | 1,056 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.2% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 36% |
| city | Manteca | Manteca |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Veritas Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 39.0).
- •Veritas Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 36%).
- •Veritas Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 52%).
- •Walter Woodward Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.4% vs 61.2%).
- •Walter Woodward Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 26.9).
- •Veritas Elementary is the larger school with 1,266 students compared with 1,056.
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 Veritas Elementary better than Walter Woodward Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Veritas Elementary ranks higher (49.6 vs 39.0 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 Veritas Elementary and Walter Woodward Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Manteca and Manteca in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Veritas Elementary: 1,266. Walter Woodward Elementary: 1,056. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Veritas Elementary and Walter Woodward Elementary rank in California?
Veritas Elementary is 1938th of 5,693 and Walter Woodward Elementary is 2622nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).