Bowers Elementary vs Briarwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowers Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
240 students
Briarwood Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
| Measure | Bowers Elementary Santa Clara, California | Briarwood Elementary Santa Clara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2624 of 5,693 | #1277 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32654 of 50,301 | #16971 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 240 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.6% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| city | Santa Clara | Santa Clara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Briarwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 38.9).
- •Briarwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Briarwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Briarwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.9% vs 59.6%).
- •Briarwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 21.8).
- •Briarwood Elementary is the larger school with 288 students compared with 240.
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 Bowers Elementary better than Briarwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Briarwood Elementary ranks higher (61.7 vs 38.9 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 Bowers Elementary and Briarwood Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Santa Clara and Santa Clara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowers Elementary: 240. Briarwood Elementary: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowers Elementary and Briarwood Elementary rank in California?
Bowers Elementary is 2624th of 5,693 and Briarwood Elementary is 1277th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).