Arena Elementary vs Manchester Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arena Elementary
Point Arena · Public elementary · Grades K–8
239 students
Manchester Elementary
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades K–8
34 students
| Measure | Arena Elementary Point Arena, California | Manchester Elementary Manchester, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3255 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #37996 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 239 | 34 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 34 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.7% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 30% |
| city | Point Arena | Manchester |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manchester Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 30.8).
- •Manchester Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Manchester Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 42%).
- •Manchester Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 60.7%).
- •Manchester Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 23.9).
- •Arena Elementary is the larger school with 239 students compared with 34.
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 Arena Elementary better than Manchester Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Manchester Elementary ranks higher (45.6 vs 30.8 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 Arena Elementary and Manchester Elementary?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Point Arena and Manchester in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arena Elementary: 239. Manchester Elementary: 34. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arena Elementary and Manchester Elementary rank in California?
Arena Elementary is 3255th of 5,693 and Manchester Elementary is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).