Coleman F. Brown Elementary vs Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coleman F. Brown Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley
Modesto · Charter other · Grades K–12
776 students
| Measure | Coleman F. Brown Elementary Modesto, California | Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #5160 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #48328 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 378 | 776 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 776 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.6% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 83.6%).
- •Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 22.2).
- •Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley is the larger school with 776 students compared with 378.
- •Coleman F. Brown Elementary is a public school while Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley 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 Coleman F. Brown Elementary better than Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Coleman F. Brown Elementary and Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coleman F. Brown Elementary: 378. Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley: 776. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coleman F. Brown Elementary and Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley rank in California?
Coleman F. Brown Elementary is 5160th of 5,693 and Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).