McManus (John A.) Elementary vs Wildflower Open Classroom
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 425 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McManus (John A.) Elementary
Chico · Public elementary · Grades K–5
397 students
Wildflower Open Classroom
Chico · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
183 students
| Measure | McManus (John A.) Elementary Chico, California | Wildflower Open Classroom Chico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4050 of 5,693 | #1585 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43088 of 50,301 | #20869 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 397 | 183 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Chico | Chico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wildflower Open Classroom scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 22.8).
- •Wildflower Open Classroom does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Wildflower Open Classroom does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Wildflower Open Classroom does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 77.6%).
- •McManus (John A.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.3).
- •McManus (John A.) Elementary is the larger school with 397 students compared with 183.
- •McManus (John A.) Elementary is a public school while Wildflower Open Classroom 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 McManus (John A.) Elementary better than Wildflower Open Classroom?
On the Success Index (US), Wildflower Open Classroom ranks higher (56.2 vs 22.8 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 McManus (John A.) Elementary and Wildflower Open Classroom?
About 425 m in a straight line, between Chico and Chico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McManus (John A.) Elementary: 397. Wildflower Open Classroom: 183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McManus (John A.) Elementary and Wildflower Open Classroom rank in California?
McManus (John A.) Elementary is 4050th of 5,693 and Wildflower Open Classroom is 1585th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).