Coronado Elementary vs Peter J. Shields Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 119 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coronado Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades K–6
307 students
Peter J. Shields Elementary
Rancho Cordova · Public elementary · Grades K–5
307 students
| Measure | Coronado Elementary Richmond, California | Peter J. Shields Elementary Rancho Cordova, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5059 of 5,693 | #3213 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47950 of 50,301 | #37690 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 307 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 307 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 32% |
| city | Richmond | Rancho Cordova |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peter J. Shields Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 14.3).
- •Peter J. Shields Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 8%).
- •Peter J. Shields Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 9%).
- •Coronado Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.2% vs 67.4%).
- •Peter J. Shields Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 20.5).
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 Coronado Elementary better than Peter J. Shields Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Peter J. Shields Elementary ranks higher (31.3 vs 14.3 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 Coronado Elementary and Peter J. Shields Elementary?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Rancho Cordova in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coronado Elementary: 307. Peter J. Shields Elementary: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coronado Elementary and Peter J. Shields Elementary rank in California?
Coronado Elementary is 5059th of 5,693 and Peter J. Shields Elementary is 3213th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).