Boronda Elementary vs Buttonwillow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 245 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boronda Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
288 students
Buttonwillow Elementary
Buttonwillow · Public elementary · Grades K–8
288 students
| Measure | Boronda Elementary Salinas, California | Buttonwillow Elementary Buttonwillow, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3291 of 5,693 | #3945 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38247 of 50,301 | #42553 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 288 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.4% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 27% |
| city | Salinas | Buttonwillow |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boronda Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.4 vs 23.6).
- •Boronda Elementary does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 27%).
- •Boronda Elementary does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 24%).
- •Boronda Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 90.6%).
- •Buttonwillow Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 22.2).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Boronda Elementary better than Buttonwillow Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Boronda Elementary ranks higher (30.4 vs 23.6 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 Boronda Elementary and Buttonwillow Elementary?
About 245 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Buttonwillow in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boronda Elementary: 288. Buttonwillow Elementary: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boronda Elementary and Buttonwillow Elementary rank in California?
Boronda Elementary is 3291st of 5,693 and Buttonwillow Elementary is 3945th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).