Cinnabar Charter vs Meadow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cinnabar Charter
Petaluma · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
156 students
Meadow Elementary
Petaluma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
384 students
| Measure | Cinnabar Charter Petaluma, California | Meadow Elementary Petaluma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3151 of 5,693 | #402 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37264 of 50,301 | #6323 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 156 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 156 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 69% |
| city | Petaluma | Petaluma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadow Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 31.9).
- •Meadow Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 22%).
- •Meadow Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 52%).
- •Meadow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 83.3%).
- •Cinnabar Charter does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 22.6).
- •Meadow Elementary is the larger school with 384 students compared with 156.
- •Cinnabar Charter is a charter school while Meadow Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cinnabar Charter better than Meadow Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meadow Elementary ranks higher (77.7 vs 31.9 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 Cinnabar Charter and Meadow Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Petaluma and Petaluma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cinnabar Charter: 156. Meadow Elementary: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cinnabar Charter and Meadow Elementary rank in California?
Cinnabar Charter is 3151st of 5,693 and Meadow Elementary is 402nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).