Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired vs Sol Aureus College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 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
Sol Aureus College Preparatory
Sacramento · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
316 students
| Measure | Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired Sacramento, California | Sol Aureus College Preparatory Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2453 of 5,693 | #2442 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31186 of 50,301 | #31106 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 476 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.3% | 51.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 29% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (41.1 vs 41.3).
- •Sol Aureus College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (29% vs 25%).
- •Sol Aureus College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 48%).
- •Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 51.3%).
- •Sol Aureus College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 23.8).
- •Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired is the larger school with 476 students compared with 316.
- •Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired is a public school while Sol Aureus College Preparatory is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Sol Aureus College Preparatory?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired and Sol Aureus College Preparatory?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired: 476. Sol Aureus College Preparatory: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired and Sol Aureus College Preparatory rank in California?
Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired is 2453rd of 5,693 and Sol Aureus College Preparatory is 2442nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).