Kalifornsky Beach Elementary vs Sherrod Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 167 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary
Soldotna · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
384 students
Sherrod Elementary
Palmer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students
| Measure | Kalifornsky Beach Elementary Soldotna, Alaska | Sherrod Elementary Palmer, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #92 of 159 | #98 of 159 |
| National rank | #26677 of 50,301 | #28348 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 384 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 62.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 55% |
| city | Soldotna | Palmer |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kalifornsky Beach Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 45.4).
- •Sherrod Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 45%).
- •Kalifornsky Beach Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 41%).
- •Kalifornsky Beach Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 62.4%).
- •Kalifornsky Beach Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.7).
- •Kalifornsky Beach Elementary is the larger school with 384 students compared with 383.
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 Kalifornsky Beach Elementary better than Sherrod Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kalifornsky Beach Elementary ranks higher (47.7 vs 45.4 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 Kalifornsky Beach Elementary and Sherrod Elementary?
About 167 km in a straight line, between Soldotna and Palmer in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary: 384. Sherrod Elementary: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kalifornsky Beach Elementary and Sherrod Elementary rank in Alaska?
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary is 92nd of 159 and Sherrod Elementary is 98th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).