Downieville Elementary vs Mattole Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 307 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downieville Elementary
Downieville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
26 students
Mattole Elementary
Petrolia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
27 students
| Measure | Downieville Elementary Downieville, California | Mattole Elementary Petrolia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 26 | 27 |
| Enrollment | 26 | 27 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.9% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 30% |
| city | Downieville | Petrolia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mattole Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.8 vs 21.5).
- •Mattole Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 24.5%).
- •Mattole Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Mattole Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.6% vs 76.9%).
- •Downieville Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.0 vs 27.0).
- •Mattole Elementary is the larger school with 27 students compared with 26.
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 Downieville Elementary better than Mattole Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mattole Elementary ranks higher (41.8 vs 21.5 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 Downieville Elementary and Mattole Elementary?
About 307 km in a straight line, between Downieville and Petrolia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downieville Elementary: 26. Mattole Elementary: 27. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downieville Elementary and Mattole Elementary rank in California?
Downieville Elementary is unranked and Mattole Elementary is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).