Ada Givens Elementary vs Charles Wright Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ada Givens Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
579 students
Charles Wright Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
527 students
| Measure | Ada Givens Elementary Merced, California | Charles Wright Elementary Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3541 of 5,693 | #4503 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40127 of 50,301 | #45504 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 579 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.9% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 23% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ada Givens Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 18.9).
- •Ada Givens Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Ada Givens Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 34%).
- •Ada Givens Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.9% vs 80.3%).
- •Charles Wright Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 24.1).
- •Ada Givens Elementary is the larger school with 579 students compared with 527.
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 Ada Givens Elementary better than Charles Wright Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ada Givens Elementary ranks higher (27.4 vs 18.9 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 Ada Givens Elementary and Charles Wright Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ada Givens Elementary: 579. Charles Wright Elementary: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ada Givens Elementary and Charles Wright Elementary rank in California?
Ada Givens Elementary is 3541st of 5,693 and Charles Wright Elementary is 4503rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).