Aileen Colburn Elementary vs Elmer Wood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aileen Colburn Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–6
371 students
Elmer Wood Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–6
514 students
| Measure | Aileen Colburn Elementary Atwater, California | Elmer Wood Elementary Atwater, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4142 of 5,693 | #2188 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43625 of 50,301 | #28604 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 371 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 49% |
| city | Atwater | Atwater |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elmer Wood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 21.9).
- •Elmer Wood Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 27%).
- •Elmer Wood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Elmer Wood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 91.6%).
- •Aileen Colburn Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 23.4).
- •Elmer Wood Elementary is the larger school with 514 students compared with 371.
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 Aileen Colburn Elementary better than Elmer Wood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Elmer Wood Elementary ranks higher (45.0 vs 21.9 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 Aileen Colburn Elementary and Elmer Wood Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Atwater and Atwater in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aileen Colburn Elementary: 371. Elmer Wood Elementary: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aileen Colburn Elementary and Elmer Wood Elementary rank in California?
Aileen Colburn Elementary is 4142nd of 5,693 and Elmer Wood Elementary is 2188th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).