Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired vs H. W. Harkness Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
476 students
H. W. Harkness Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
287 students
| Measure | Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired Sacramento, California | H. W. Harkness Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2453 of 5,693 | #4118 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31186 of 50,301 | #43449 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 476 | 287 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 287 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.3% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 27% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 22.2).
- •H. W. Harkness Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 81.2%).
- •H. W. Harkness Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 23.8).
- •Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired is the larger school with 476 students compared with 287.
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 Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired better than H. W. Harkness Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired ranks higher (41.1 vs 22.2 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 Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired and H. W. Harkness Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired: 476. H. W. Harkness Elementary: 287. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired and H. W. Harkness Elementary rank in California?
Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired is 2453rd of 5,693 and H. W. Harkness Elementary is 4118th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).