Auburn Elementary vs Don Stowell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 190 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
Don Stowell Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
501 students
| Measure | Auburn Elementary Auburn, California | Don Stowell Elementary Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3754 of 5,693 | #5544 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41431 of 50,301 | #49705 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 501 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 21% |
| city | Auburn | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Auburn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.4 vs 9.0).
- •Auburn Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 21%).
- •Auburn Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 22%).
- •Auburn Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 96%).
- •Auburn Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.8).
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 Don Stowell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Auburn Elementary ranks higher (25.4 vs 9.0 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 Don Stowell Elementary?
About 190 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Auburn Elementary: 501. Don Stowell Elementary: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Auburn Elementary and Don Stowell Elementary rank in California?
Auburn Elementary is 3754th of 5,693 and Don Stowell Elementary is 5544th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).