Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired vs Pony Express Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 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
Pony Express Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
360 students
| Measure | Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired Sacramento, California | Pony Express Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2453 of 5,693 | #1911 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31186 of 50,301 | #25259 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 476 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.3% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 51% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pony Express Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 41.1).
- •Pony Express Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 25%).
- •Pony Express Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 48%).
- •Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 54.7%).
- •Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 24.0).
- •Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired is the larger school with 476 students compared with 360.
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 Pony Express Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pony Express Elementary ranks higher (49.9 vs 41.1 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 Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired and Pony Express Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired: 476. Pony Express Elementary: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired and Pony Express Elementary rank in California?
Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired is 2453rd of 5,693 and Pony Express Elementary is 1911th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).