Marigold Elementary vs Neal Dow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marigold Elementary
Chico · Public elementary · Grades K–5
571 students
Neal Dow Elementary
Chico · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
| Measure | Marigold Elementary Chico, California | Neal Dow Elementary Chico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1948 of 5,693 | #3335 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25641 of 50,301 | #38628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 571 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 67.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Chico | Chico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marigold Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.3 vs 29.9).
- •Marigold Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Marigold Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •Marigold Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 67.9%).
- •Neal Dow Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 21.1).
- •Marigold Elementary is the larger school with 571 students compared with 364.
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 Marigold Elementary better than Neal Dow Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Marigold Elementary ranks higher (49.3 vs 29.9 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 Marigold Elementary and Neal Dow Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Chico and Chico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marigold Elementary: 571. Neal Dow Elementary: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marigold Elementary and Neal Dow Elementary rank in California?
Marigold Elementary is 1948th of 5,693 and Neal Dow Elementary is 3335th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).