Dow's Prairie Elementary vs Emerson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 381 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dow's Prairie Elementary
McKinleyville · Public elementary · Grades K–2
283 students
Emerson Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
283 students
| Measure | Dow's Prairie Elementary McKinleyville, California | Emerson Elementary Berkeley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3079 of 5,693 | #702 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #36723 of 50,301 | #9852 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 283 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 29.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 67% |
| city | McKinleyville | Berkeley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 32.8).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 64%).
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 Dow's Prairie Elementary better than Emerson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Elementary ranks higher (72.1 vs 32.8 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 Dow's Prairie Elementary and Emerson Elementary?
About 381 km in a straight line, between McKinleyville and Berkeley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dow's Prairie Elementary: 283. Emerson Elementary: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dow's Prairie Elementary and Emerson Elementary rank in California?
Dow's Prairie Elementary is 3079th of 5,693 and Emerson Elementary is 702nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).