Palmer Way vs Sutter Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 720 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palmer Way
National City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
387 students
Sutter Creek Elementary
Sutter Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–6
387 students
| Measure | Palmer Way National City, California | Sutter Creek Elementary Sutter Creek, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2749 of 5,693 | #2159 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33803 of 50,301 | #28289 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 387 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 34.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 38% |
| city | National City | Sutter Creek |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sutter Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.5 vs 37.3).
- •Palmer Way does better on math proficiency (40% vs 38%).
- •Palmer Way does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 50%).
- •Sutter Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.6% vs 82.2%).
- •Palmer Way does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 27.6).
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 Palmer Way better than Sutter Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sutter Creek Elementary ranks higher (45.5 vs 37.3 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 Palmer Way and Sutter Creek Elementary?
About 720 km in a straight line, between National City and Sutter Creek in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palmer Way: 387. Sutter Creek Elementary: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmer Way and Sutter Creek Elementary rank in California?
Palmer Way is 2749th of 5,693 and Sutter Creek Elementary is 2159th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).