Central Elementary vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 961 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Tracy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
491 students
McKinley Elementary
Tracy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Tracy, California | McKinley Elementary Tracy, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4642 of 5,693 | #4408 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46206 of 50,301 | #44981 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 491 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 26% |
| city | Tracy | Tracy |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 17.7).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 33%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 90.2%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.3).
- •Central Elementary is the larger school with 491 students compared with 436.
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 Central Elementary better than McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Elementary ranks higher (19.8 vs 17.7 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 Central Elementary and McKinley Elementary?
About 961 m in a straight line, between Tracy and Tracy in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 491. McKinley Elementary: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and McKinley Elementary rank in California?
Central Elementary is 4642nd of 5,693 and McKinley Elementary is 4408th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).