Sally Buselt Elementary vs Thomas Olaeta Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 517 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sally Buselt Elementary
Menifee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students
Thomas Olaeta Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–6
374 students
| Measure | Sally Buselt Elementary Menifee, California | Thomas Olaeta Elementary Atwater, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2497 of 5,693 | #2511 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31615 of 50,301 | #31700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 374 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 40% |
| city | Menifee | Atwater |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.5 vs 40.4).
- •Sally Buselt Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 73.8%).
- •Thomas Olaeta Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 23.4).
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 Sally Buselt Elementary better than Thomas Olaeta Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sally Buselt Elementary and Thomas Olaeta Elementary?
About 517 km in a straight line, between Menifee and Atwater in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sally Buselt Elementary: 374. Thomas Olaeta Elementary: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sally Buselt Elementary and Thomas Olaeta Elementary rank in California?
Sally Buselt Elementary is 2497th of 5,693 and Thomas Olaeta Elementary is 2511th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).