Joe Nightingale Elementary vs Patterson Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joe Nightingale Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
695 students
Patterson Road Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
662 students
| Measure | Joe Nightingale Elementary Santa Maria, California | Patterson Road Elementary Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2087 of 5,693 | #2310 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #27394 of 50,301 | #29904 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 695 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 695 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.9% | 60.9% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 43% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joe Nightingale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 43.1).
- •Joe Nightingale Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Joe Nightingale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 54%).
- •Patterson Road Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.9% vs 66.9%).
- •Joe Nightingale Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.7 vs 27.6).
- •Joe Nightingale Elementary is the larger school with 695 students compared with 662.
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 Joe Nightingale Elementary better than Patterson Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Joe Nightingale Elementary ranks higher (46.7 vs 43.1 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 Joe Nightingale Elementary and Patterson Road Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joe Nightingale Elementary: 695. Patterson Road Elementary: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joe Nightingale Elementary and Patterson Road Elementary rank in California?
Joe Nightingale Elementary is 2087th of 5,693 and Patterson Road Elementary is 2310th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).