Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy vs Garfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy
Oakland · Charter high · Grades 6–12
392 students
Garfield Elementary
San Leandro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
| Measure | Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy Oakland, California | Garfield Elementary San Leandro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1113 of 1,343 | #4980 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15248 of 16,910 | #47690 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 392 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 82.9% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 22% |
| city | Oakland | San Leandro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.0 vs 14.9).
- •Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.9% vs 86.7%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 26.1).
- •Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 392 students compared with 357.
- •Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Garfield Elementary is a public 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 Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy better than Garfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy ranks higher (20.0 vs 14.9 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 Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy and Garfield Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Oakland and San Leandro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy: 392. Garfield Elementary: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy and Garfield Elementary rank in California?
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy is 1113th of 1,343 and Garfield Elementary is 4980th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).