Heartwood Charter vs Wilson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heartwood Charter
Petaluma · Charter other · Grades K–12
739 students
Wilson Elementary
Petaluma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
235 students
| Measure | Heartwood Charter Petaluma, California | Wilson Elementary Petaluma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | – | #249 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #4688 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 739 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 739 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 33.6 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 82% |
| Math proficiency | – | 77% |
| city | Petaluma | Petaluma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 36%).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 33.6).
- •Heartwood Charter is the larger school with 739 students compared with 235.
- •Heartwood Charter is a charter school while Wilson Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Heartwood Charter better than Wilson 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 Heartwood Charter and Wilson Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Petaluma and Petaluma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heartwood Charter: 739. Wilson Elementary: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heartwood Charter and Wilson Elementary rank in California?
Heartwood Charter is unranked and Wilson Elementary is 249th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).