Aileen Colburn Elementary vs Shaffer 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.
Aileen Colburn Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–6
371 students
Shaffer Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–6
405 students
| Measure | Aileen Colburn Elementary Atwater, California | Shaffer Elementary Atwater, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4142 of 5,693 | #3453 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43625 of 50,301 | #39488 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 371 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 34% |
| city | Atwater | Atwater |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shaffer Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 21.9).
- •Shaffer Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Shaffer Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Shaffer Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81% vs 91.6%).
- •Aileen Colburn Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.5).
- •Shaffer Elementary is the larger school with 405 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 Shaffer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shaffer Elementary ranks higher (28.6 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 Shaffer Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Atwater and Atwater in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aileen Colburn Elementary: 371. Shaffer Elementary: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aileen Colburn Elementary and Shaffer Elementary rank in California?
Aileen Colburn Elementary is 4142nd of 5,693 and Shaffer Elementary is 3453rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).