Fouse Elementary School vs Walnut Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fouse Elementary School
Westerville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
459 students
Walnut Creek Elementary
Galena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
546 students
| Measure | Fouse Elementary School Westerville, Ohio | Walnut Creek Elementary Galena, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #321 of 1,713 | #45 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #4764 of 50,301 | #1415 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 459 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.3% | 8.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 93% |
| city | Westerville | Galena |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 80.4).
- •Walnut Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 87%).
- •Walnut Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 82%).
- •Walnut Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.6% vs 33.3%).
- •Walnut Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.4).
- •Walnut Creek Elementary is the larger school with 546 students compared with 459.
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 Fouse Elementary School better than Walnut Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Creek Elementary ranks higher (87.7 vs 80.4 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 Fouse Elementary School and Walnut Creek Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Westerville and Galena in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fouse Elementary School: 459. Walnut Creek Elementary: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fouse Elementary School and Walnut Creek Elementary rank in Ohio?
Fouse Elementary School is 321st of 1,713 and Walnut Creek Elementary is 45th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).