Cesar Chavez Elementary vs Parkwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
659 students
Parkwood Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
635 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez Elementary Madera, California | Parkwood Elementary Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4961 of 5,693 | #5131 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47620 of 50,301 | #48224 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 659 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 96.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 23% |
| city | Madera | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.0 vs 13.7).
- •Parkwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 21%).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 96.5%).
- •Parkwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 20.6).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary is the larger school with 659 students compared with 635.
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 Cesar Chavez Elementary better than Parkwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cesar Chavez Elementary ranks higher (15.0 vs 13.7 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 Cesar Chavez Elementary and Parkwood Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Madera and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez Elementary: 659. Parkwood Elementary: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez Elementary and Parkwood Elementary rank in California?
Cesar Chavez Elementary is 4961st of 5,693 and Parkwood Elementary is 5131st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).