Charles Wagner Elementary vs Golden Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Wagner Elementary
Placentia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
440 students
Golden Elementary
Placentia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
834 students
| Measure | Charles Wagner Elementary Placentia, California | Golden Elementary Placentia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #824 of 5,693 | #258 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11445 of 50,301 | #4768 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 440 | 834 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 834 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 23.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 85% |
| city | Placentia | Placentia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 69.8).
- •Golden Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 63%).
- •Golden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 68%).
- •Golden Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 27.7%).
- •Charles Wagner Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 26.9).
- •Golden Elementary is the larger school with 834 students compared with 440.
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 Charles Wagner Elementary better than Golden Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Elementary ranks higher (80.4 vs 69.8 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 Charles Wagner Elementary and Golden Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Placentia and Placentia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Wagner Elementary: 440. Golden Elementary: 834. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Wagner Elementary and Golden Elementary rank in California?
Charles Wagner Elementary is 824th of 5,693 and Golden Elementary is 258th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).