Black Butte Elementary vs El Nido Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 396 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Butte Elementary
Shingletown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
156 students
El Nido Elementary
El Nido · Public elementary · Grades K–8
156 students
| Measure | Black Butte Elementary Shingletown, California | El Nido Elementary El Nido, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3672 of 5,693 | #4077 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40979 of 50,301 | #43264 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 156 | 156 |
| Enrollment | 156 | 156 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Shingletown | El Nido |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black Butte Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.1 vs 22.5).
- •Black Butte Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •El Nido Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Black Butte Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 94.9%).
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 Black Butte Elementary better than El Nido Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Black Butte Elementary ranks higher (26.1 vs 22.5 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 Black Butte Elementary and El Nido Elementary?
About 396 km in a straight line, between Shingletown and El Nido in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Butte Elementary: 156. El Nido Elementary: 156. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Butte Elementary and El Nido Elementary rank in California?
Black Butte Elementary is 3672nd of 5,693 and El Nido Elementary is 4077th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).