California Avenue Elementary vs Mesa Verde Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
California Avenue Elementary
Riverbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
540 students
Mesa Verde Elementary
Oakdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students
| Measure | California Avenue Elementary Riverbank, California | Mesa Verde Elementary Oakdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5045 of 5,693 | #4711 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47898 of 50,301 | #46548 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 540 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 81.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 27% |
| city | Riverbank | Oakdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesa Verde Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.1 vs 14.4).
- •Mesa Verde Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Mesa Verde Elementary does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 25%).
- •Mesa Verde Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.7% vs 85.9%).
- •California Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 24.0).
- •California Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 540 students compared with 529.
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 California Avenue Elementary better than Mesa Verde Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mesa Verde Elementary ranks higher (17.1 vs 14.4 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 California Avenue Elementary and Mesa Verde Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Riverbank and Oakdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California Avenue Elementary: 540. Mesa Verde Elementary: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California Avenue Elementary and Mesa Verde Elementary rank in California?
California Avenue Elementary is 5045th of 5,693 and Mesa Verde Elementary is 4711th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).