Don Stowell Elementary vs Leontine Gracey Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Don Stowell Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
501 students
Leontine Gracey Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
509 students
| Measure | Don Stowell Elementary Merced, California | Leontine Gracey Elementary Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5544 of 5,693 | #4888 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49705 of 50,301 | #47311 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 501 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 81.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 22% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leontine Gracey Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.7 vs 9.0).
- •Leontine Gracey Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Leontine Gracey Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Leontine Gracey Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.7% vs 96%).
- •Don Stowell Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 23.1).
- •Leontine Gracey Elementary is the larger school with 509 students compared with 501.
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 Don Stowell Elementary better than Leontine Gracey Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Leontine Gracey Elementary ranks higher (15.7 vs 9.0 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 Don Stowell Elementary and Leontine Gracey Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Don Stowell Elementary: 501. Leontine Gracey Elementary: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Don Stowell Elementary and Leontine Gracey Elementary rank in California?
Don Stowell Elementary is 5544th of 5,693 and Leontine Gracey Elementary is 4888th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).