Coyote Canyon Elementary vs Dona Merced Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coyote Canyon Elementary
Rancho Cucamonga · Public elementary · Grades K–4
817 students
Dona Merced Elementary
Rancho Cucamonga · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students
| Measure | Coyote Canyon Elementary Rancho Cucamonga, California | Dona Merced Elementary Rancho Cucamonga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1396 of 5,693 | #1882 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #18640 of 50,301 | #24969 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 817 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 817 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.9% | 67.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 55% |
| city | Rancho Cucamonga | Rancho Cucamonga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coyote Canyon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 50.3).
- •Coyote Canyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 55%).
- •Coyote Canyon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Dona Merced Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.8% vs 68.9%).
- •Dona Merced Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.9 vs 26.4).
- •Coyote Canyon Elementary is the larger school with 817 students compared with 547.
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 Coyote Canyon Elementary better than Dona Merced Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Coyote Canyon Elementary ranks higher (59.3 vs 50.3 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 Coyote Canyon Elementary and Dona Merced Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Rancho Cucamonga and Rancho Cucamonga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coyote Canyon Elementary: 817. Dona Merced Elementary: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coyote Canyon Elementary and Dona Merced Elementary rank in California?
Coyote Canyon Elementary is 1396th of 5,693 and Dona Merced Elementary is 1882nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).