Luther Elementary vs Manzanita Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Luther Elementary
Live Oak · Public elementary · Grades K–5
867 students
Manzanita Elementary
Gridley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
306 students
| Measure | Luther Elementary Live Oak, California | Manzanita Elementary Gridley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2517 of 5,693 | #1564 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31743 of 50,301 | #20600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 867 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 867 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 54% |
| city | Live Oak | Gridley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manzanita Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 40.3).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 51%).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 51%).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 81.2%).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 22.8).
- •Luther Elementary is the larger school with 867 students compared with 306.
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 Luther Elementary better than Manzanita Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Manzanita Elementary ranks higher (56.5 vs 40.3 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 Luther Elementary and Manzanita Elementary?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Live Oak and Gridley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Luther Elementary: 867. Manzanita Elementary: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Luther Elementary and Manzanita Elementary rank in California?
Luther Elementary is 2517th of 5,693 and Manzanita Elementary is 1564th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).