Madrone Elementary vs Whited Elementary Charter
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.
Madrone Elementary
Santa Rosa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
363 students
Whited Elementary Charter
Santa Rosa · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
327 students
| Measure | Madrone Elementary Santa Rosa, California | Whited Elementary Charter Santa Rosa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1678 of 5,693 | #2059 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #22153 of 50,301 | #27065 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 363 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.9% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 47% |
| city | Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madrone Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 47.2).
- •Madrone Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Whited Elementary Charter does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Madrone Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 56.3%).
- •Madrone Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 21.8).
- •Madrone Elementary is the larger school with 363 students compared with 327.
- •Madrone Elementary is a public school while Whited Elementary 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 Madrone Elementary better than Whited Elementary Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Madrone Elementary ranks higher (54.3 vs 47.2 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 Madrone Elementary and Whited Elementary Charter?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Santa Rosa and Santa Rosa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madrone Elementary: 363. Whited Elementary Charter: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madrone Elementary and Whited Elementary Charter rank in California?
Madrone Elementary is 1678th of 5,693 and Whited Elementary Charter is 2059th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).