Kirkwood Elementary vs Woodson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirkwood Elementary
Corning · Public elementary · Grades K–8
105 students
Woodson Elementary
Corning · Public elementary · Grades K–6
486 students
| Measure | Kirkwood Elementary Corning, California | Woodson Elementary Corning, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1358 of 5,693 | #5056 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #18190 of 50,301 | #47939 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 105 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 105 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41% | 89.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 24% |
| city | Corning | Corning |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kirkwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 14.4).
- •Kirkwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 24%).
- •Kirkwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 28%).
- •Kirkwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 89.5%).
- •Kirkwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 22.1).
- •Woodson Elementary is the larger school with 486 students compared with 105.
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 Kirkwood Elementary better than Woodson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kirkwood Elementary ranks higher (60.0 vs 14.4 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 Kirkwood Elementary and Woodson Elementary?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Corning and Corning in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kirkwood Elementary: 105. Woodson Elementary: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kirkwood Elementary and Woodson Elementary rank in California?
Kirkwood Elementary is 1358th of 5,693 and Woodson Elementary is 5056th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).