Frank Sparkes Elementary vs Peggy Heller Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank Sparkes Elementary
Winton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
Peggy Heller Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–8
712 students
| Measure | Frank Sparkes Elementary Winton, California | Peggy Heller Elementary Atwater, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2501 of 5,693 | #2173 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31653 of 50,301 | #28412 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 422 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 44% |
| city | Winton | Atwater |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peggy Heller Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 40.4).
- •Frank Sparkes Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Frank Sparkes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 58%).
- •Peggy Heller Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.8% vs 92.7%).
- •Frank Sparkes Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 24.6).
- •Peggy Heller Elementary is the larger school with 712 students compared with 422.
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 Frank Sparkes Elementary better than Peggy Heller Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Peggy Heller Elementary ranks higher (45.3 vs 40.4 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 Frank Sparkes Elementary and Peggy Heller Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Winton and Atwater in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank Sparkes Elementary: 422. Peggy Heller Elementary: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank Sparkes Elementary and Peggy Heller Elementary rank in California?
Frank Sparkes Elementary is 2501st of 5,693 and Peggy Heller Elementary is 2173rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).