Gibson Elementary vs Plainfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gibson Elementary
Woodland · Public elementary · Grades K–6
344 students
Plainfield Elementary
Woodland · Public elementary · Grades K–6
257 students
| Measure | Gibson Elementary Woodland, California | Plainfield Elementary Woodland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3675 of 5,693 | #2696 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40994 of 50,301 | #33238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 344 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.9% | 57.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 41% |
| city | Woodland | Woodland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plainfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 26.1).
- •Plainfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 23%).
- •Plainfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Plainfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.2% vs 70.9%).
- •Gibson Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 21.4).
- •Gibson Elementary is the larger school with 344 students compared with 257.
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 Gibson Elementary better than Plainfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Plainfield Elementary ranks higher (38.1 vs 26.1 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 Gibson Elementary and Plainfield Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Woodland and Woodland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gibson Elementary: 344. Plainfield Elementary: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gibson Elementary and Plainfield Elementary rank in California?
Gibson Elementary is 3675th of 5,693 and Plainfield Elementary is 2696th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).