Capitol Collegiate Academy vs John Bidwell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capitol Collegiate Academy
Sacramento · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
518 students
John Bidwell Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
262 students
| Measure | Capitol Collegiate Academy Sacramento, California | John Bidwell Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2262 of 5,693 | #3966 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #29374 of 50,301 | #42690 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 518 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 27.3 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capitol Collegiate Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.8 vs 23.4).
- •Capitol Collegiate Academy does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Capitol Collegiate Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •John Bidwell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 79.9%).
- •John Bidwell Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 27.3).
- •Capitol Collegiate Academy is the larger school with 518 students compared with 262.
- •Capitol Collegiate Academy is a charter school while John Bidwell 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 Capitol Collegiate Academy better than John Bidwell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Capitol Collegiate Academy ranks higher (43.8 vs 23.4 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 Capitol Collegiate Academy and John Bidwell Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capitol Collegiate Academy: 518. John Bidwell Elementary: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capitol Collegiate Academy and John Bidwell Elementary rank in California?
Capitol Collegiate Academy is 2262nd of 5,693 and John Bidwell Elementary is 3966th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).