Capay Joint Union Elementary vs Kirkwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capay Joint Union Elementary
Orland · Public elementary · Grades K–8
211 students
Kirkwood Elementary
Corning · Public elementary · Grades K–8
105 students
| Measure | Capay Joint Union Elementary Orland, California | Kirkwood Elementary Corning, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1907 of 5,693 | #1358 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25219 of 50,301 | #18190 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 211 | 105 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 105 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.2% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Orland | Corning |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kirkwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 49.9).
- •Kirkwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Kirkwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Kirkwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 41.2%).
- •Kirkwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 21.1).
- •Capay Joint Union Elementary is the larger school with 211 students compared with 105.
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 Capay Joint Union Elementary better than Kirkwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kirkwood Elementary ranks higher (60.0 vs 49.9 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 Capay Joint Union Elementary and Kirkwood Elementary?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Orland and Corning in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capay Joint Union Elementary: 211. Kirkwood Elementary: 105. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capay Joint Union Elementary and Kirkwood Elementary rank in California?
Capay Joint Union Elementary is 1907th of 5,693 and Kirkwood Elementary is 1358th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).