Dow's Prairie Elementary vs Laurel Tree Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.7 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
Laurel Tree Charter
Arcata · Charter other · Grades K–12
197 students
| Measure | Dow's Prairie Elementary McKinleyville, California | Laurel Tree Charter Arcata, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #3079 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #36723 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 283 | 197 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 28.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | McKinleyville | Arcata |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Tree Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 64%).
- •Dow's Prairie Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 28.1).
- •Dow's Prairie Elementary is the larger school with 283 students compared with 197.
- •Dow's Prairie Elementary is a public school while Laurel Tree Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Laurel Tree Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dow's Prairie Elementary and Laurel Tree Charter?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between McKinleyville and Arcata in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dow's Prairie Elementary: 283. Laurel Tree Charter: 197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dow's Prairie Elementary and Laurel Tree Charter rank in California?
Dow's Prairie Elementary is 3079th of 5,693 and Laurel Tree Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).