Clay Elementary vs Lincoln Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 6.1 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
Lincoln Elementary
Kingsburg · Charter elementary · Grades 2–3
442 students
| Measure | Clay Elementary Kingsburg, California | Lincoln Elementary Kingsburg, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #244 of 5,693 | #1543 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4592 of 50,301 | #20403 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 246 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 27.3 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 61% |
| city | Kingsburg | Kingsburg |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 56.8).
- •Clay Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 61%).
- •Clay Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 68%).
- •Clay Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 70.1%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 27.3).
- •Lincoln Elementary is the larger school with 442 students compared with 246.
- •Clay Elementary is a public school while Lincoln Elementary is a charter 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 Clay Elementary better than Lincoln Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Clay Elementary ranks higher (80.7 vs 56.8 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 Lincoln Elementary?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Kingsburg and Kingsburg in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay Elementary: 246. Lincoln Elementary: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Elementary and Lincoln Elementary rank in California?
Clay Elementary is 244th of 5,693 and Lincoln Elementary is 1543rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).