Auburn Elementary vs Bowman Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Auburn Elementary
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades K–8
501 students
Bowman Charter
Auburn · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
606 students
| Measure | Auburn Elementary Auburn, California | Bowman Charter Auburn, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3754 of 5,693 | #918 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41431 of 50,301 | #12480 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 501 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 25.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 57% |
| city | Auburn | Auburn |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowman Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 25.4).
- •Bowman Charter does better on math proficiency (57% vs 35%).
- •Bowman Charter does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 38%).
- •Bowman Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 84.4%).
- •Auburn Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.4).
- •Bowman Charter is the larger school with 606 students compared with 501.
- •Auburn Elementary is a public school while Bowman Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Auburn Elementary better than Bowman Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Bowman Charter ranks higher (68.3 vs 25.4 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 Auburn Elementary and Bowman Charter?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Auburn in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Auburn Elementary: 501. Bowman Charter: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Auburn Elementary and Bowman Charter rank in California?
Auburn Elementary is 3754th of 5,693 and Bowman Charter is 918th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).