Alice Shaw Elementary vs Ralph Dunlap Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Shaw Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
530 students
Ralph Dunlap Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
502 students
| Measure | Alice Shaw Elementary Santa Maria, California | Ralph Dunlap Elementary Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2823 of 5,693 | #2248 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34561 of 50,301 | #29223 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 530 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 27.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 43% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ralph Dunlap Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 36.1).
- •Ralph Dunlap Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 40%).
- •Ralph Dunlap Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Ralph Dunlap Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.2% vs 76.4%).
- •Alice Shaw Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.2 vs 27.9).
- •Alice Shaw Elementary is the larger school with 530 students compared with 502.
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 Alice Shaw Elementary better than Ralph Dunlap Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ralph Dunlap Elementary ranks higher (44.1 vs 36.1 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 Alice Shaw Elementary and Ralph Dunlap Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Shaw Elementary: 530. Ralph Dunlap Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Shaw Elementary and Ralph Dunlap Elementary rank in California?
Alice Shaw Elementary is 2823rd of 5,693 and Ralph Dunlap Elementary is 2248th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).