Golden Oak Elementary vs Maple Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Oak Elementary
Shafter · Public elementary · Grades K–6
717 students
Maple Elementary
Shafter · Public elementary · Grades K–8
287 students
| Measure | Golden Oak Elementary Shafter, California | Maple Elementary Shafter, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3256 of 5,693 | #3864 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38006 of 50,301 | #42129 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 717 | 287 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 287 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.7% | 60.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 27% |
| city | Shafter | Shafter |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Oak Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 24.3).
- •Golden Oak Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Golden Oak Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Maple Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.3% vs 89.7%).
- •Golden Oak Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 26.1).
- •Golden Oak Elementary is the larger school with 717 students compared with 287.
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 Golden Oak Elementary better than Maple Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Oak Elementary ranks higher (30.8 vs 24.3 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 Golden Oak Elementary and Maple Elementary?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Shafter and Shafter in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Oak Elementary: 717. Maple Elementary: 287. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Oak Elementary and Maple Elementary rank in California?
Golden Oak Elementary is 3256th of 5,693 and Maple Elementary is 3864th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).