Bowers Elementary vs Sunol Glen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 27 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
Sunol Glen Elementary
Sunol · Public elementary · Grades K–8
240 students
| Measure | Bowers Elementary Santa Clara, California | Sunol Glen Elementary Sunol, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #2624 of 5,693 | #40 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32654 of 50,301 | #2383 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 240 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.6% | 9.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 87% |
| city | Santa Clara | Sunol |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunol Glen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 38.9).
- •Sunol Glen Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 37%).
- •Sunol Glen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 47%).
- •Sunol Glen Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.6% vs 59.6%).
- •Sunol Glen Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 21.8).
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 Sunol Glen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunol Glen Elementary ranks higher (85.2 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 Sunol Glen Elementary?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Santa Clara and Sunol in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowers Elementary: 240. Sunol Glen Elementary: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowers Elementary and Sunol Glen Elementary rank in California?
Bowers Elementary is 2624th of 5,693 and Sunol Glen Elementary is 40th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).