Clay Elementary vs Donald J. Meyer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 224 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay Elementary
Kingsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–8
246 students
Donald J. Meyer Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
246 students
| Measure | Clay Elementary Kingsburg, California | Donald J. Meyer Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #244 of 5,693 | #2818 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4592 of 50,301 | #34504 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 246 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 27.3 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 39% |
| city | Kingsburg | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 36.2).
- •Clay Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 39%).
- •Clay Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 48%).
- •Clay Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 79.7%).
- •Donald J. Meyer Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 27.3).
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 Clay Elementary better than Donald J. Meyer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Clay Elementary ranks higher (80.7 vs 36.2 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 Clay Elementary and Donald J. Meyer Elementary?
About 224 km in a straight line, between Kingsburg and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay Elementary: 246. Donald J. Meyer Elementary: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Elementary and Donald J. Meyer Elementary rank in California?
Clay Elementary is 244th of 5,693 and Donald J. Meyer Elementary is 2818th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).