Cadwallader Elementary vs Thomas Olaeta Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 106 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cadwallader Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
374 students
Thomas Olaeta Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–6
374 students
| Measure | Cadwallader Elementary San Jose, California | Thomas Olaeta Elementary Atwater, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1271 of 5,693 | #2511 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16901 of 50,301 | #31700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 374 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 40% |
| city | San Jose | Atwater |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cadwallader Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 40.4).
- •Cadwallader Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Cadwallader Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Cadwallader Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 73.8%).
- •Thomas Olaeta Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 23.4).
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 Cadwallader Elementary better than Thomas Olaeta Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cadwallader Elementary ranks higher (61.8 vs 40.4 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 Cadwallader Elementary and Thomas Olaeta Elementary?
About 106 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Atwater in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cadwallader Elementary: 374. Thomas Olaeta Elementary: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cadwallader Elementary and Thomas Olaeta Elementary rank in California?
Cadwallader Elementary is 1271st of 5,693 and Thomas Olaeta Elementary is 2511th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).