Dow's Prairie Elementary vs Morris Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.2 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
Morris Elementary
McKinleyville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
255 students
| Measure | Dow's Prairie Elementary McKinleyville, California | Morris Elementary McKinleyville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3079 of 5,693 | #2728 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #36723 of 50,301 | #33526 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 283 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 57.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 28.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 43% |
| Math proficiency | – | 41% |
| city | McKinleyville | McKinleyville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morris Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 32.8).
- •Morris Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.3% vs 64%).
- •Dow's Prairie Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 28.3).
- •Dow's Prairie Elementary is the larger school with 283 students compared with 255.
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 Morris Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Morris Elementary ranks higher (37.7 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 Morris Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between McKinleyville and McKinleyville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dow's Prairie Elementary: 283. Morris Elementary: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dow's Prairie Elementary and Morris Elementary rank in California?
Dow's Prairie Elementary is 3079th of 5,693 and Morris Elementary is 2728th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).