Cinnabar Charter vs Wilson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.4 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
Wilson Elementary
Petaluma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
235 students
| Measure | Cinnabar Charter Petaluma, California | Wilson Elementary Petaluma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #3151 of 5,693 | #249 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37264 of 50,301 | #4688 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 156 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 156 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 77% |
| city | Petaluma | Petaluma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 31.9).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 22%).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 83.3%).
- •Cinnabar Charter does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 23.5).
- •Wilson Elementary is the larger school with 235 students compared with 156.
- •Cinnabar Charter is a charter school while Wilson 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 Wilson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wilson Elementary ranks higher (80.6 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 Wilson Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Petaluma and Petaluma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cinnabar Charter: 156. Wilson Elementary: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cinnabar Charter and Wilson Elementary rank in California?
Cinnabar Charter is 3151st of 5,693 and Wilson Elementary is 249th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).