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Jackson Elementary vs Thomas Olaeta Elementary

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 116 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureJackson Elementary
Sanger, California
Thomas Olaeta Elementary
Atwater, California
Success Index (US)
22
Lower 50%
40
Lower 50%
State rank#4148 of 5,693#2511 of 5,693
National rank#43649 of 50,301#31700 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“6Grades Kโ€“6
Students374374
Enrollment374374
Free/reduced-price lunch81.6%73.8%
Students per teacher23.422.0
Reading proficiency34%57%
Math proficiency32%40%
citySangerAtwater
stateCaliforniaCalifornia
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The verdict

  • โ€ขThomas Olaeta Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 21.9).
  • โ€ขThomas Olaeta Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 32%).
  • โ€ขThomas Olaeta Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 34%).
  • โ€ขThomas Olaeta Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 81.6%).
  • โ€ขThomas Olaeta Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 23.4).

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 Jackson Elementary better than Thomas Olaeta Elementary?

On the Success Index (US), Thomas Olaeta Elementary ranks higher (40.4 vs 21.9 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 Jackson Elementary and Thomas Olaeta Elementary?

About 116 km in a straight line, between Sanger and Atwater in California.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Jackson Elementary: 374. Thomas Olaeta Elementary: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Jackson Elementary and Thomas Olaeta Elementary rank in California?

Jackson Elementary is 4148th of 5,693 and Thomas Olaeta Elementary is 2511th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).