Nightingale Charter vs Van Buren Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nightingale Charter
Stockton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
425 students
Van Buren Elementary
Stockton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
473 students
| Measure | Nightingale Charter Stockton, California | Van Buren Elementary Stockton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5232 of 5,693 | #5558 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48570 of 50,301 | #49738 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 425 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 19% |
| city | Stockton | Stockton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nightingale Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.8 vs 8.9).
- •Nightingale Charter does better on math proficiency (21% vs 19%).
- •Nightingale Charter does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 18%).
- •Nightingale Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.7% vs 91.3%).
- •Nightingale Charter does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 23.7).
- •Van Buren Elementary is the larger school with 473 students compared with 425.
- •Nightingale Charter is a charter school while Van Buren 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 Nightingale Charter better than Van Buren Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nightingale Charter ranks higher (12.8 vs 8.9 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 Nightingale Charter and Van Buren Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Stockton and Stockton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nightingale Charter: 425. Van Buren Elementary: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nightingale Charter and Van Buren Elementary rank in California?
Nightingale Charter is 5232nd of 5,693 and Van Buren Elementary is 5558th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).