Manzanita Elementary vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manzanita Elementary
Gridley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
306 students
McKinley Elementary
Gridley · Public elementary · Grades K–1
341 students
| Measure | Manzanita Elementary Gridley, California | McKinley Elementary Gridley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1564 of 5,693 | #4228 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20600 of 50,301 | #44109 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–1 |
| Students | 306 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 80.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | – |
| Math proficiency | 54% | – |
| city | Gridley | Gridley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manzanita Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 21.2).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 80.9%).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 21.3).
- •McKinley Elementary is the larger school with 341 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 Manzanita Elementary better than McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Manzanita Elementary ranks higher (56.5 vs 21.2 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 Manzanita Elementary and McKinley Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Gridley and Gridley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manzanita Elementary: 306. McKinley Elementary: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manzanita Elementary and McKinley Elementary rank in California?
Manzanita Elementary is 1564th of 5,693 and McKinley Elementary is 4228th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).