Browns Elementary vs Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Browns Elementary
Rio Oso · Public elementary · Grades K–8
143 students
Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary
East Nicolaus · Public elementary · Grades K–8
179 students
| Measure | Browns Elementary Rio Oso, California | Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary East Nicolaus, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1628 of 5,693 | #1239 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #21498 of 50,301 | #16588 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 143 | 179 |
| Enrollment | 143 | 179 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.4% | 29.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| city | Rio Oso | East Nicolaus |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 55.2).
- •Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Browns Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.4% vs 29.6%).
- •Browns Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.9).
- •Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary is the larger school with 179 students compared with 143.
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 Browns Elementary better than Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary ranks higher (62.3 vs 55.2 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 Browns Elementary and Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Rio Oso and East Nicolaus in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Browns Elementary: 143. Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary: 179. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Browns Elementary and Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary rank in California?
Browns Elementary is 1628th of 5,693 and Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary is 1239th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).