Bowman Charter vs Northside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowman Charter
Auburn · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
606 students
Northside Elementary
Cool · Public elementary · Grades K–6
283 students
| Measure | Bowman Charter Auburn, California | Northside Elementary Cool, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #918 of 5,693 | #1965 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12480 of 50,301 | #25903 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 606 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.1% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| city | Auburn | Cool |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowman Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 48.9).
- •Bowman Charter does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Bowman Charter does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Bowman Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 28.6%).
- •Northside Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.4).
- •Bowman Charter is the larger school with 606 students compared with 283.
- •Bowman Charter is a charter school while Northside Elementary is a public 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 Bowman Charter better than Northside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bowman Charter ranks higher (68.3 vs 48.9 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 Bowman Charter and Northside Elementary?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Cool in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowman Charter: 606. Northside Elementary: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowman Charter and Northside Elementary rank in California?
Bowman Charter is 918th of 5,693 and Northside Elementary is 1965th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).