Peggy Heller Elementary vs Winfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 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
Winfield Elementary
Winton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students
| Measure | Peggy Heller Elementary Atwater, California | Winfield Elementary Winton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2173 of 5,693 | #2918 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28412 of 50,301 | #35422 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 712 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 712 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.8% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 46% |
| city | Atwater | Winton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peggy Heller Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 34.8).
- •Winfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 44%).
- •Peggy Heller Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 51%).
- •Peggy Heller Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.8% vs 92.6%).
- •Winfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 24.6).
- •Peggy Heller Elementary is the larger school with 712 students compared with 444.
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 Winfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Peggy Heller Elementary ranks higher (45.3 vs 34.8 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 Winfield Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Atwater and Winton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Peggy Heller Elementary: 712. Winfield Elementary: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Peggy Heller Elementary and Winfield Elementary rank in California?
Peggy Heller Elementary is 2173rd of 5,693 and Winfield Elementary is 2918th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).