Ready Springs Elementary vs Williams Ranch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ready Springs Elementary
Penn Valley · Public middle · Grades 4–8
255 students
Williams Ranch Elementary
Penn Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–3
247 students
| Measure | Ready Springs Elementary Penn Valley, California | Williams Ranch Elementary Penn Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #502 of 1,334 | #1913 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8945 of 15,369 | #25277 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 255 | 247 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 247 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 56.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 47% |
| city | Penn Valley | Penn Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Williams Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 44.0).
- •Williams Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Williams Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Williams Ranch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.7% vs 56.9%).
- •Ready Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 22.5).
- •Ready Springs Elementary is the larger school with 255 students compared with 247.
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 Ready Springs Elementary better than Williams Ranch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Williams Ranch Elementary ranks higher (49.9 vs 44.0 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 Ready Springs Elementary and Williams Ranch Elementary?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Penn Valley and Penn Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ready Springs Elementary: 255. Williams Ranch Elementary: 247. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ready Springs Elementary and Williams Ranch Elementary rank in California?
Ready Springs Elementary is 502nd of 1,334 and Williams Ranch Elementary is 1913th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).