Brittan Acres Elementary vs Clifford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brittan Acres Elementary
San Carlos · Public elementary · Grades K–3
411 students
Clifford Elementary
Redwood City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
698 students
| Measure | Brittan Acres Elementary San Carlos, California | Clifford Elementary Redwood City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #654 of 5,693 | #1465 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9361 of 50,301 | #19346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 411 | 698 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 698 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.9% | 50.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 53% |
| city | San Carlos | Redwood City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brittan Acres Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 58.3).
- •Brittan Acres Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Brittan Acres Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Brittan Acres Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.9% vs 50.3%).
- •Clifford Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 22.8).
- •Clifford Elementary is the larger school with 698 students compared with 411.
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 Brittan Acres Elementary better than Clifford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brittan Acres Elementary ranks higher (72.8 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 Brittan Acres Elementary and Clifford Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Carlos and Redwood City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brittan Acres Elementary: 411. Clifford Elementary: 698. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brittan Acres Elementary and Clifford Elementary rank in California?
Brittan Acres Elementary is 654th of 5,693 and Clifford Elementary is 1465th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).