Peggy Heller Elementary vs Thomas Olaeta Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Peggy Heller Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–8
712 students
Thomas Olaeta Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–6
374 students
| Measure | Peggy Heller Elementary Atwater, California | Thomas Olaeta Elementary Atwater, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2173 of 5,693 | #2511 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28412 of 50,301 | #31700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 712 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 712 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.8% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 40% |
| city | Atwater | Atwater |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peggy Heller Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 40.4).
- •Peggy Heller Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 40%).
- •Peggy Heller Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Peggy Heller Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.8% vs 73.8%).
- •Thomas Olaeta Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 24.6).
- •Peggy Heller Elementary is the larger school with 712 students compared with 374.
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 Peggy Heller Elementary better than Thomas Olaeta Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Peggy Heller Elementary ranks higher (45.3 vs 40.4 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 Peggy Heller Elementary and Thomas Olaeta Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Atwater and Atwater in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Peggy Heller Elementary: 712. Thomas Olaeta Elementary: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Peggy Heller Elementary and Thomas Olaeta Elementary rank in California?
Peggy Heller Elementary is 2173rd of 5,693 and Thomas Olaeta Elementary is 2511th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).