Plainsburg Union Elementary vs Planada Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plainsburg Union Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–8
113 students
Planada Elementary
Planada · Public elementary · Grades K–5
583 students
| Measure | Plainsburg Union Elementary Merced, California | Planada Elementary Planada, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2860 of 5,693 | #4423 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34900 of 50,301 | #45052 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 113 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 113 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 24% |
| city | Merced | Planada |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plainsburg Union Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 19.7).
- •Planada Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Plainsburg Union Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Plainsburg Union Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 90.6%).
- •Planada Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 22.6).
- •Planada Elementary is the larger school with 583 students compared with 113.
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 Plainsburg Union Elementary better than Planada Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Plainsburg Union Elementary ranks higher (35.6 vs 19.7 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 Plainsburg Union Elementary and Planada Elementary?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Merced and Planada in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plainsburg Union Elementary: 113. Planada Elementary: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plainsburg Union Elementary and Planada Elementary rank in California?
Plainsburg Union Elementary is 2860th of 5,693 and Planada Elementary is 4423rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).