Allan Peterson Elementary vs Donn B. Chenoweth 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.
Allan Peterson Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
690 students
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
722 students
| Measure | Allan Peterson Elementary Merced, California | Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2140 of 5,693 | #2084 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28080 of 50,301 | #27376 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 690 | 722 |
| Enrollment | 690 | 722 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 44% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 45.7).
- •Allan Peterson Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 44%).
- •Allan Peterson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 59%).
- •Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.6% vs 67%).
- •Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.9 vs 26.5).
- •Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary is the larger school with 722 students compared with 690.
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 Allan Peterson Elementary better than Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary ranks higher (46.7 vs 45.7 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 Allan Peterson Elementary and Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Allan Peterson Elementary: 690. Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary: 722. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Allan Peterson Elementary and Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary rank in California?
Allan Peterson Elementary is 2140th of 5,693 and Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary is 2084th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).