Nell Dawson Elementary vs Shaffer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 135 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nell Dawson Elementary
Coalinga · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
405 students
Shaffer Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–6
405 students
| Measure | Nell Dawson Elementary Coalinga, California | Shaffer Elementary Atwater, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4073 of 5,693 | #3453 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43234 of 50,301 | #39488 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 405 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.6% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 34% |
| city | Coalinga | Atwater |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shaffer Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 22.6).
- •Shaffer Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 28%).
- •Shaffer Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 28%).
- •Nell Dawson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.6% vs 81%).
- •Nell Dawson Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 22.5).
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 Nell Dawson Elementary better than Shaffer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shaffer Elementary ranks higher (28.6 vs 22.6 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 Nell Dawson Elementary and Shaffer Elementary?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Coalinga and Atwater in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nell Dawson Elementary: 405. Shaffer Elementary: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nell Dawson Elementary and Shaffer Elementary rank in California?
Nell Dawson Elementary is 4073rd of 5,693 and Shaffer Elementary is 3453rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).