Live Oak Charter vs McDowell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Live Oak Charter
Petaluma · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
271 students
McDowell Elementary
Petaluma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
329 students
| Measure | Live Oak Charter Petaluma, California | McDowell Elementary Petaluma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1019 of 5,693 | #4896 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13722 of 50,301 | #47355 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 271 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.6% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| city | Petaluma | Petaluma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Live Oak Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 15.6).
- •Live Oak Charter does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Live Oak Charter does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •Live Oak Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.6% vs 86%).
- •Live Oak Charter does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 23.5).
- •McDowell Elementary is the larger school with 329 students compared with 271.
- •Live Oak Charter is a charter school while McDowell Elementary is a public 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 Live Oak Charter better than McDowell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Live Oak Charter ranks higher (66.6 vs 15.6 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 Live Oak Charter and McDowell Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Petaluma and Petaluma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Live Oak Charter: 271. McDowell Elementary: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Live Oak Charter and McDowell Elementary rank in California?
Live Oak Charter is 1019th of 5,693 and McDowell Elementary is 4896th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).