Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary vs Joe Stefani
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 437 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
641 students
Joe Stefani
Merced · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
641 students
| Measure | Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary Downey, California | Joe Stefani Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3872 of 5,693 | #4404 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42169 of 50,301 | #44971 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 641 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 27.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 26% |
| city | Downey | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.2 vs 19.8).
- •Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 26%).
- •Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •Joe Stefani does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88% vs 89.4%).
- •Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 27.9).
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 Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary better than Joe Stefani?
On the Success Index (US), Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary ranks higher (24.2 vs 19.8 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 Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary and Joe Stefani?
About 437 km in a straight line, between Downey and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary: 641. Joe Stefani: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary and Joe Stefani rank in California?
Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary is 3872nd of 5,693 and Joe Stefani is 4404th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).