Samuel Vaughn Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ceres, California 95307 · Ceres Unified
#3889 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#42257 of 50,301 nationally
About Samuel Vaughn Elementary
Samuel Vaughn Elementary is a public elementary school located in Ceres, in the Ceres Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 570 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 24.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3889th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (32th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 570.
There are 18 schools in Ceres; Samuel Vaughn Elementary ranks 9th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)30%
- Reading proficiency (30%)39%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)79.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Samuel Vaughn Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 30%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Samuel Vaughn Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cesar Chavez Junior High
Ceres · Public middle · Grades 7–8
685 students · 930 m away
La Rosa Elementary
Ceres · Public elementary · Grades K–6
516 students · 1.0 km away
Carroll Fowler Elementary
Ceres · Public elementary · Grades K–6
522 students · 1.7 km away
Mae Hensley Junior High
Ceres · Public middle · Grades 7–8
636 students · 1.7 km away
Whitmore Charter School of Art & Technology
Ceres · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
435 students · 2.0 km away
Whitmore Charter High
Ceres · Charter high · Grades 9–12
96 students · 2.0 km away
Lucas Elementary
Ceres · Public elementary · Grades K–6
668 students · 2.2 km away
Walter White Elementary
Ceres · Public elementary · Grades K–6
526 students · 2.3 km away
Virginia Parks Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
643 students · 2.4 km away
Caswell Elementary
Ceres · Public elementary · Grades K–6
653 students · 2.5 km away
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Prado View Elementary
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570 students
Coldwater Canyon Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Samuel Vaughn Elementary a good school?
Samuel Vaughn Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 24.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3889 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Samuel Vaughn Elementary rank in California?
Samuel Vaughn Elementary ranks #3889 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #42257 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Samuel Vaughn Elementary?
Samuel Vaughn Elementary had 570 students in 2025.
Is Samuel Vaughn Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Samuel Vaughn Elementary is classified as a elementary school covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Samuel Vaughn Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Samuel Vaughn Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.