Buttonwillow Elementary vs Kingsley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 181 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buttonwillow Elementary
Buttonwillow · Public elementary · Grades K–8
288 students
Kingsley Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
| Measure | Buttonwillow Elementary Buttonwillow, California | Kingsley Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3945 of 5,693 | #3677 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42553 of 50,301 | #40999 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 288 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 96.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Buttonwillow | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kingsley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.1 vs 23.6).
- •Kingsley Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Kingsley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Buttonwillow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 96.5%).
- •Buttonwillow Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 19.2).
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 Buttonwillow Elementary better than Kingsley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kingsley Elementary ranks higher (26.1 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 Buttonwillow Elementary and Kingsley Elementary?
About 181 km in a straight line, between Buttonwillow and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buttonwillow Elementary: 288. Kingsley Elementary: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buttonwillow Elementary and Kingsley Elementary rank in California?
Buttonwillow Elementary is 3945th of 5,693 and Kingsley Elementary is 3677th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).