Leontine Gracey Elementary vs Margaret Sheehy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 826 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leontine Gracey Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
509 students
Margaret Sheehy Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
481 students
| Measure | Leontine Gracey Elementary Merced, California | Margaret Sheehy Elementary Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4888 of 5,693 | #5509 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47311 of 50,301 | #49578 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 509 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | 94.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 20% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leontine Gracey Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.7 vs 9.5).
- •Leontine Gracey Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Leontine Gracey Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 25%).
- •Leontine Gracey Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.7% vs 94.4%).
- •Leontine Gracey Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 25.3).
- •Leontine Gracey Elementary is the larger school with 509 students compared with 481.
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 Leontine Gracey Elementary better than Margaret Sheehy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Leontine Gracey Elementary ranks higher (15.7 vs 9.5 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 Leontine Gracey Elementary and Margaret Sheehy Elementary?
About 826 m in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leontine Gracey Elementary: 509. Margaret Sheehy Elementary: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leontine Gracey Elementary and Margaret Sheehy Elementary rank in California?
Leontine Gracey Elementary is 4888th of 5,693 and Margaret Sheehy Elementary is 5509th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).