John J. Pershing Elementary vs Nishimoto Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John J. Pershing Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
788 students
Nishimoto Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
704 students
| Measure | John J. Pershing Elementary Madera, California | Nishimoto Elementary Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4004 of 5,693 | #4831 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42833 of 50,301 | #47024 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 788 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 788 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 23% |
| city | Madera | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John J. Pershing Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.2 vs 16.2).
- •John J. Pershing Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 23%).
- •John J. Pershing Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •John J. Pershing Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.1% vs 93.8%).
- •Nishimoto Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 20.7).
- •John J. Pershing Elementary is the larger school with 788 students compared with 704.
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 John J. Pershing Elementary better than Nishimoto Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John J. Pershing Elementary ranks higher (23.2 vs 16.2 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 John J. Pershing Elementary and Nishimoto Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Madera and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John J. Pershing Elementary: 788. Nishimoto Elementary: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John J. Pershing Elementary and Nishimoto Elementary rank in California?
John J. Pershing Elementary is 4004th of 5,693 and Nishimoto Elementary is 4831st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).