Mitchell Elementary vs Park Western Place Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 451 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mitchell Elementary
Atwater Β· Public elementary Β· Grades Kβ6
528 students
Park Western Place Elementary
San Pedro Β· Public elementary Β· Grades Kβ5
528 students
| Measure | Mitchell Elementary Atwater, California | Park Western Place Elementary San Pedro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3320 of 5,693 | #1321 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38488 of 50,301 | #17676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades Kβ6 | Grades Kβ5 |
| Students | 528 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 67% |
| city | Atwater | San Pedro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Park Western Place Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 30.1).
- β’Park Western Place Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 36%).
- β’Park Western Place Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 48%).
- β’Park Western Place Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 86%).
- β’Park Western Place Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 24.0).
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 Mitchell Elementary better than Park Western Place Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Park Western Place Elementary ranks higher (60.8 vs 30.1 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 Mitchell Elementary and Park Western Place Elementary?
About 451 km in a straight line, between Atwater and San Pedro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mitchell Elementary: 528. Park Western Place Elementary: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mitchell Elementary and Park Western Place Elementary rank in California?
Mitchell Elementary is 3320th of 5,693 and Park Western Place Elementary is 1321st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).