Clay Elementary vs Kings River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.5 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
Kings River Elementary
Kingsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–8
389 students
| Measure | Clay Elementary Kingsburg, California | Kings River Elementary Kingsburg, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #244 of 5,693 | #3379 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4592 of 50,301 | #38877 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 246 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 27.3 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 43% |
| city | Kingsburg | Kingsburg |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 29.5).
- •Clay Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 43%).
- •Clay Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 39%).
- •Clay Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 87.7%).
- •Kings River Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 27.3).
- •Kings River Elementary is the larger school with 389 students compared with 246.
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 Kings River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Clay Elementary ranks higher (80.7 vs 29.5 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 Kings River Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Kingsburg and Kingsburg in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay Elementary: 246. Kings River Elementary: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Elementary and Kings River Elementary rank in California?
Clay Elementary is 244th of 5,693 and Kings River Elementary is 3379th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).