Connecting Waters Charter vs Hickman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Connecting Waters Charter
Waterford · Charter other · Grades K–12
776 students
Hickman Elementary
Hickman · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
308 students
| Measure | Connecting Waters Charter Waterford, California | Hickman Elementary Hickman, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #1227 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #16386 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 776 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 776 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 67% |
| city | Waterford | Hickman |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickman Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 21%).
- •Hickman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Hickman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 54.6%).
- •Connecting Waters Charter does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 23.7).
- •Connecting Waters Charter is the larger school with 776 students compared with 308.
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 Connecting Waters Charter better than Hickman Elementary?
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 Connecting Waters Charter and Hickman Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Waterford and Hickman in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Connecting Waters Charter: 776. Hickman Elementary: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Connecting Waters Charter and Hickman Elementary rank in California?
Connecting Waters Charter is unranked and Hickman Elementary is 1227th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).