Riverway Elementary vs Shannon Ranch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverway Elementary
Visalia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
857 students
Shannon Ranch Elementary
Visalia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
609 students
| Measure | Riverway Elementary Visalia, California | Shannon Ranch Elementary Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2884 of 5,693 | #1540 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35119 of 50,301 | #20359 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 857 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 52% |
| city | Visalia | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shannon Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 35.3).
- •Shannon Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •Shannon Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •Shannon Ranch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 62.5%).
- •Shannon Ranch Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 24.5).
- •Riverway Elementary is the larger school with 857 students compared with 609.
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 Riverway Elementary better than Shannon Ranch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shannon Ranch Elementary ranks higher (56.9 vs 35.3 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 Riverway Elementary and Shannon Ranch Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Visalia and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverway Elementary: 857. Shannon Ranch Elementary: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverway Elementary and Shannon Ranch Elementary rank in California?
Riverway Elementary is 2884th of 5,693 and Shannon Ranch Elementary is 1540th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).