Elmer Wood Elementary vs Peggy Heller Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmer Wood Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–6
514 students
Peggy Heller Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–8
712 students
| Measure | Elmer Wood Elementary Atwater, California | Peggy Heller Elementary Atwater, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2188 of 5,693 | #2173 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28604 of 50,301 | #28412 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 514 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.3% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 44% |
| city | Atwater | Atwater |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (45.0 vs 45.3).
- •Elmer Wood Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •Peggy Heller Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.8% vs 76.3%).
- •Elmer Wood Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 24.6).
- •Peggy Heller Elementary is the larger school with 712 students compared with 514.
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 Elmer Wood Elementary better than Peggy Heller Elementary?
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 Elmer Wood Elementary and Peggy Heller Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Atwater and Atwater in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmer Wood Elementary: 514. Peggy Heller Elementary: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmer Wood Elementary and Peggy Heller Elementary rank in California?
Elmer Wood Elementary is 2188th of 5,693 and Peggy Heller Elementary is 2173rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).