Walnut Elementary Education Center vs Walter M. Brown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Walnut Elementary Education Center
Turlock · Public elementary · Grades K–6
900 students
Walter M. Brown Elementary
Turlock · Public elementary · Grades K–6
645 students
| Measure | Walnut Elementary Education Center Turlock, California | Walter M. Brown Elementary Turlock, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1351 of 5,693 | #4486 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #18084 of 50,301 | #45424 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 900 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 900 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 72.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 21% |
| city | Turlock | Turlock |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Elementary Education Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 19.1).
- •Walnut Elementary Education Center does better on math proficiency (55% vs 21%).
- •Walnut Elementary Education Center does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 32%).
- •Walnut Elementary Education Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 72.9%).
- •Walter M. Brown Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 25.7).
- •Walnut Elementary Education Center is the larger school with 900 students compared with 645.
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 Walnut Elementary Education Center better than Walter M. Brown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Elementary Education Center ranks higher (60.2 vs 19.1 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 Walnut Elementary Education Center and Walter M. Brown Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Turlock and Turlock in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Walnut Elementary Education Center: 900. Walter M. Brown Elementary: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Walnut Elementary Education Center and Walter M. Brown Elementary rank in California?
Walnut Elementary Education Center is 1351st of 5,693 and Walter M. Brown Elementary is 4486th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).