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Dent Elementary vs McKinley Elementary

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 152 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureDent Elementary
Escalon, California
McKinley Elementary
Fresno, California
Success Index (US)
42
Lower 50%
29
Lower 50%
State rank#2377 of 5,693#3414 of 5,693
National rank#30473 of 50,301#39137 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“5Grades Kโ€“6
Students671671
Enrollment671671
Free/reduced-price lunch50.2%83.9%
Students per teacher21.026.8
Reading proficiency47%46%
Math proficiency41%37%
cityEscalonFresno
stateCaliforniaCalifornia
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The verdict

  • โ€ขDent Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 29.1).
  • โ€ขDent Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
  • โ€ขDent Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
  • โ€ขDent Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.2% vs 83.9%).
  • โ€ขDent Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 26.8).

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 Dent Elementary better than McKinley Elementary?

On the Success Index (US), Dent Elementary ranks higher (42.2 vs 29.1 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 Dent Elementary and McKinley Elementary?

About 152 km in a straight line, between Escalon and Fresno in California.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Dent Elementary: 671. McKinley Elementary: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Dent Elementary and McKinley Elementary rank in California?

Dent Elementary is 2377th of 5,693 and McKinley Elementary is 3414th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).