Carl H. Sundahl Elementary vs Sutter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl H. Sundahl Elementary
Folsom · Public elementary · Grades K–5
435 students
Sutter Middle
Folsom · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,628 students
| Measure | Carl H. Sundahl Elementary Folsom, California | Sutter Middle Folsom, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #333 of 5,693 | #164 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5534 of 50,301 | #3013 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 435 | 1,628 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 1,628 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.2% | 21.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 58% |
| city | Folsom | Folsom |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carl H. Sundahl Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 71.6).
- •Carl H. Sundahl Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Carl H. Sundahl Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Carl H. Sundahl Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 21.4%).
- •Carl H. Sundahl Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 23.9).
- •Sutter Middle is the larger school with 1,628 students compared with 435.
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 Carl H. Sundahl Elementary better than Sutter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Carl H. Sundahl Elementary ranks higher (79.0 vs 71.6 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 Carl H. Sundahl Elementary and Sutter Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Folsom and Folsom in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl H. Sundahl Elementary: 435. Sutter Middle: 1,628. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl H. Sundahl Elementary and Sutter Middle rank in California?
Carl H. Sundahl Elementary is 333rd of 5,693 and Sutter Middle is 164th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).