Ballard Elementary vs Plainsburg Union Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 289 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard Elementary
Solvang · Public elementary · Grades K–6
113 students
Plainsburg Union Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–8
113 students
| Measure | Ballard Elementary Solvang, California | Plainsburg Union Elementary Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 5,693 | #2860 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #902 of 50,301 | #34900 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 113 | 113 |
| Enrollment | 113 | 113 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.6% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 22% |
| city | Solvang | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 35.6).
- •Ballard Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 22%).
- •Ballard Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 42%).
- •Ballard Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 47.8%).
- •Ballard Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 22.6).
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 Ballard Elementary better than Plainsburg Union Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ballard Elementary ranks higher (89.4 vs 35.6 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 Ballard Elementary and Plainsburg Union Elementary?
About 289 km in a straight line, between Solvang and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard Elementary: 113. Plainsburg Union Elementary: 113. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard Elementary and Plainsburg Union Elementary rank in California?
Ballard Elementary is 11th of 5,693 and Plainsburg Union Elementary is 2860th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).