Le Grand Elementary vs Plainsburg Union Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Le Grand Elementary
Le Grand · Public elementary · Grades K–8
344 students
Plainsburg Union Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–8
113 students
| Measure | Le Grand Elementary Le Grand, California | Plainsburg Union Elementary Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4483 of 5,693 | #2860 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45400 of 50,301 | #34900 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 344 | 113 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 113 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.4% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 22% |
| city | Le Grand | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plainsburg Union Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 19.1).
- •Le Grand Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Plainsburg Union Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Plainsburg Union Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 79.4%).
- •Le Grand Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 22.6).
- •Le Grand Elementary is the larger school with 344 students compared with 113.
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 Le Grand Elementary better than Plainsburg Union Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Plainsburg Union Elementary ranks higher (35.6 vs 19.1 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 Le Grand Elementary and Plainsburg Union Elementary?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Le Grand and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Le Grand Elementary: 344. Plainsburg Union Elementary: 113. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Le Grand Elementary and Plainsburg Union Elementary rank in California?
Le Grand Elementary is 4483rd of 5,693 and Plainsburg Union Elementary is 2860th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).