Alice Shaw Elementary vs Joe Henderson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 388 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Shaw Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
530 students
Joe Henderson Elementary
Benicia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
| Measure | Alice Shaw Elementary Santa Maria, California | Joe Henderson Elementary Benicia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2823 of 5,693 | #930 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34561 of 50,301 | #12665 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 530 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 22.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 66% |
| city | Santa Maria | Benicia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joe Henderson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 36.1).
- •Joe Henderson Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 40%).
- •Joe Henderson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Joe Henderson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.5% vs 76.4%).
- •Alice Shaw Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.2 vs 26.5).
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 Shaw Elementary better than Joe Henderson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Joe Henderson Elementary ranks higher (68.1 vs 36.1 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 Shaw Elementary and Joe Henderson Elementary?
About 388 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Benicia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Shaw Elementary: 530. Joe Henderson Elementary: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Shaw Elementary and Joe Henderson Elementary rank in California?
Alice Shaw Elementary is 2823rd of 5,693 and Joe Henderson Elementary is 930th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).