Leontine Gracey Elementary vs Merced Scholars Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 684 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
Merced Scholars Charter
Merced · Charter other · Grades K–12
334 students
| Measure | Leontine Gracey Elementary Merced, California | Merced Scholars Charter Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #4888 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #47311 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 509 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 7.5% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leontine Gracey Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Merced Scholars Charter does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Merced Scholars Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 81.7%).
- •Merced Scholars Charter does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 23.1).
- •Leontine Gracey Elementary is the larger school with 509 students compared with 334.
- •Leontine Gracey Elementary is a public school while Merced Scholars Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Merced Scholars Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Leontine Gracey Elementary and Merced Scholars Charter?
About 684 m in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leontine Gracey Elementary: 509. Merced Scholars Charter: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leontine Gracey Elementary and Merced Scholars Charter rank in California?
Leontine Gracey Elementary is 4888th of 5,693 and Merced Scholars Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).