McKinley Elementary vs Wilson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 596 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley Elementary
Gridley · Public elementary · Grades K–1
341 students
Wilson Elementary
Gridley · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
544 students
| Measure | McKinley Elementary Gridley, California | Wilson Elementary Gridley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4228 of 5,693 | #3118 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44109 of 50,301 | #37012 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 341 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.9% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 45% |
| Math proficiency | – | 41% |
| city | Gridley | Gridley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 21.2).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.6% vs 80.9%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.7).
- •Wilson Elementary is the larger school with 544 students compared with 341.
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 McKinley Elementary better than Wilson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wilson Elementary ranks higher (32.4 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 McKinley Elementary and Wilson Elementary?
About 596 m in a straight line, between Gridley and Gridley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Elementary: 341. Wilson Elementary: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Elementary and Wilson Elementary rank in California?
McKinley Elementary is 4228th of 5,693 and Wilson Elementary is 3118th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).