Bowling Green Elementary vs Nicholas Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowling Green Elementary
Sacramento · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
685 students
Nicholas Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
482 students
| Measure | Bowling Green Elementary Sacramento, California | Nicholas Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4373 of 5,693 | #5382 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44813 of 50,301 | #49103 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 685 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 685 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 18% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowling Green Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.0 vs 11.3).
- •Bowling Green Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 18%).
- •Bowling Green Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 25%).
- •Bowling Green Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82% vs 89%).
- •Nicholas Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 23.6).
- •Bowling Green Elementary is the larger school with 685 students compared with 482.
- •Bowling Green Elementary is a charter school while Nicholas 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 Bowling Green Elementary better than Nicholas Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bowling Green Elementary ranks higher (20.0 vs 11.3 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 Bowling Green Elementary and Nicholas Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowling Green Elementary: 685. Nicholas Elementary: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowling Green Elementary and Nicholas Elementary rank in California?
Bowling Green Elementary is 4373rd of 5,693 and Nicholas Elementary is 5382nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).