Orchard Dale Elementary vs Pat Butler Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 307 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Dale Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
472 students
Pat Butler Elementary
Paso Robles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
472 students
| Measure | Orchard Dale Elementary Whittier, California | Pat Butler Elementary Paso Robles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2172 of 5,693 | #1714 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28410 of 50,301 | #22584 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 472 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.8% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 29.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 60% |
| city | Whittier | Paso Robles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pat Butler Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 45.3).
- •Pat Butler Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Pat Butler Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •Pat Butler Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 63.8%).
- •Orchard Dale Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 29.5).
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 Orchard Dale Elementary better than Pat Butler Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pat Butler Elementary ranks higher (53.7 vs 45.3 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 Orchard Dale Elementary and Pat Butler Elementary?
About 307 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Paso Robles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard Dale Elementary: 472. Pat Butler Elementary: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard Dale Elementary and Pat Butler Elementary rank in California?
Orchard Dale Elementary is 2172nd of 5,693 and Pat Butler Elementary is 1714th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).