McDowell Elementary vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McDowell Elementary
Petaluma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
329 students
McKinley Elementary
Petaluma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
368 students
| Measure | McDowell Elementary Petaluma, California | McKinley Elementary Petaluma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4896 of 5,693 | #1084 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47355 of 50,301 | #14474 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 329 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 50.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 67% |
| city | Petaluma | Petaluma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 15.6).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 86%).
- •McDowell Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 24.5).
- •McKinley Elementary is the larger school with 368 students compared with 329.
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 McDowell Elementary better than McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Elementary ranks higher (65.5 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 McDowell Elementary and McKinley Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Petaluma and Petaluma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDowell Elementary: 329. McKinley Elementary: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDowell Elementary and McKinley Elementary rank in California?
McDowell Elementary is 4896th of 5,693 and McKinley Elementary is 1084th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).