Charleston Elementary vs Mercey Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charleston Elementary
Los Banos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
374 students
Mercey Springs Elementary
Los Banos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
608 students
| Measure | Charleston Elementary Los Banos, California | Mercey Springs Elementary Los Banos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2542 of 5,693 | #4346 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31918 of 50,301 | #44674 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 374 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.5% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 28% |
| city | Los Banos | Los Banos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charleston Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 20.3).
- •Charleston Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 28%).
- •Charleston Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 39%).
- •Charleston Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.5% vs 89.3%).
- •Charleston Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.7 vs 27.6).
- •Mercey Springs Elementary is the larger school with 608 students compared with 374.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Charleston Elementary better than Mercey Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Charleston Elementary ranks higher (40.0 vs 20.3 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 Charleston Elementary and Mercey Springs Elementary?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Los Banos and Los Banos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charleston Elementary: 374. Mercey Springs Elementary: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charleston Elementary and Mercey Springs Elementary rank in California?
Charleston Elementary is 2542nd of 5,693 and Mercey Springs Elementary is 4346th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).