Nea Community Learning Center vs William G. Paden Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 937 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nea Community Learning Center
Alameda · Charter other · Grades K–12
479 students
William G. Paden Elementary
Alameda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
372 students
| Measure | Nea Community Learning Center Alameda, California | William G. Paden Elementary Alameda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #1817 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #24235 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 479 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 52% |
| city | Alameda | Alameda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William G. Paden Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •William G. Paden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Nea Community Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 46%).
- •Nea Community Learning Center does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 23.3).
- •Nea Community Learning Center is the larger school with 479 students compared with 372.
- •Nea Community Learning Center is a charter school while William G. Paden Elementary is a public 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 Nea Community Learning Center better than William G. Paden Elementary?
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 Nea Community Learning Center and William G. Paden Elementary?
About 937 m in a straight line, between Alameda and Alameda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nea Community Learning Center: 479. William G. Paden Elementary: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nea Community Learning Center and William G. Paden Elementary rank in California?
Nea Community Learning Center is unranked and William G. Paden Elementary is 1817th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).