Charleston Elementary vs Thomas Olaeta Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 46 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
Thomas Olaeta Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–6
374 students
| Measure | Charleston Elementary Los Banos, California | Thomas Olaeta Elementary Atwater, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2542 of 5,693 | #2511 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31918 of 50,301 | #31700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 374 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.5% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 40% |
| city | Los Banos | Atwater |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.0 vs 40.4).
- •Charleston Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 40%).
- •Thomas Olaeta Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Charleston Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.5% vs 73.8%).
- •Thomas Olaeta Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 26.7).
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 Charleston Elementary better than Thomas Olaeta Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Charleston Elementary and Thomas Olaeta Elementary?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Los Banos and Atwater in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charleston Elementary: 374. Thomas Olaeta Elementary: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charleston Elementary and Thomas Olaeta Elementary rank in California?
Charleston Elementary is 2542nd of 5,693 and Thomas Olaeta Elementary is 2511th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).