McKinley Elementary vs Thompson Peak Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley Elementary
Susanville · Public elementary · Grades K–2
378 students
Thompson Peak Charter
Susanville · Charter other · Grades K–12
151 students
| Measure | McKinley Elementary Susanville, California | Thompson Peak Charter Susanville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #3547 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #40157 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 378 | 151 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 151 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Susanville | Susanville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thompson Peak Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 70.1%).
- •Thompson Peak Charter does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 22.2).
- •McKinley Elementary is the larger school with 378 students compared with 151.
- •McKinley Elementary is a public school while Thompson Peak 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 McKinley Elementary better than Thompson Peak Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are McKinley Elementary and Thompson Peak Charter?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Susanville and Susanville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Elementary: 378. Thompson Peak Charter: 151. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Elementary and Thompson Peak Charter rank in California?
McKinley Elementary is 3547th of 5,693 and Thompson Peak Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).