Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary vs John Ehrhardt Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 665 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary
Murrieta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
828 students
John Ehrhardt Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
827 students
| Measure | Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary Murrieta, California | John Ehrhardt Elementary Elk Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1781 of 5,693 | #2669 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #23538 of 50,301 | #33022 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 828 | 827 |
| Enrollment | 828 | 827 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 41% |
| city | Murrieta | Elk Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 38.4).
- •Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 41%).
- •Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 70.5%).
- •John Ehrhardt Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 24.4).
- •Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary is the larger school with 828 students compared with 827.
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 Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary better than John Ehrhardt Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary ranks higher (52.3 vs 38.4 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 Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary and John Ehrhardt Elementary?
About 665 km in a straight line, between Murrieta and Elk Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary: 828. John Ehrhardt Elementary: 827. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary and John Ehrhardt Elementary rank in California?
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary is 1781st of 5,693 and John Ehrhardt Elementary is 2669th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).