Arroyo vs Clifford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arroyo
San Carlos · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
290 students
Clifford Elementary
Redwood City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
698 students
| Measure | Arroyo San Carlos, California | Clifford Elementary Redwood City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #337 of 5,693 | #1465 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5585 of 50,301 | #19346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 290 | 698 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 698 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.7% | 50.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 53% |
| city | San Carlos | Redwood City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arroyo scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 58.3).
- •Arroyo does better on math proficiency (73% vs 53%).
- •Arroyo does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 66%).
- •Arroyo does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.7% vs 50.3%).
- •Clifford Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 22.3).
- •Clifford Elementary is the larger school with 698 students compared with 290.
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 Arroyo better than Clifford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Arroyo ranks higher (78.9 vs 58.3 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 Arroyo and Clifford Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between San Carlos and Redwood City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arroyo: 290. Clifford Elementary: 698. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arroyo and Clifford Elementary rank in California?
Arroyo is 337th of 5,693 and Clifford Elementary is 1465th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).