Shaffer Elementary vs Thomas Olaeta Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 962 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shaffer Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–6
405 students
Thomas Olaeta Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–6
374 students
| Measure | Shaffer Elementary Atwater, California | Thomas Olaeta Elementary Atwater, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3453 of 5,693 | #2511 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39488 of 50,301 | #31700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 405 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 40% |
| city | Atwater | Atwater |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Olaeta Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 28.6).
- •Thomas Olaeta Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 34%).
- •Thomas Olaeta Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Thomas Olaeta Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 81%).
- •Thomas Olaeta Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 22.5).
- •Shaffer Elementary is the larger school with 405 students compared with 374.
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 Shaffer Elementary better than Thomas Olaeta Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Olaeta Elementary ranks higher (40.4 vs 28.6 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 Shaffer Elementary and Thomas Olaeta Elementary?
About 962 m in a straight line, between Atwater and Atwater in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shaffer Elementary: 405. Thomas Olaeta Elementary: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shaffer Elementary and Thomas Olaeta Elementary rank in California?
Shaffer Elementary is 3453rd of 5,693 and Thomas Olaeta Elementary is 2511th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).