Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC vs Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 384 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–8
555 students
Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's)
San Francisco · Charter high · Grades 9–12
201 students
| Measure | Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC San Francisco, California | Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's) San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4570 of 5,693 | #233 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #45836 of 50,301 | #5556 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 555 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 25.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 18.4).
- •Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 76.6%).
- •Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's) does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 25.2).
- •Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC is the larger school with 555 students compared with 201.
- •Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC is a public school while Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's) is a charter 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 Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC better than Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's)?
On the Success Index (US), Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's) ranks higher (61.0 vs 18.4 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 Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC and Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's)?
About 384 m in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC: 555. Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's): 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC and Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's) rank in California?
Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC is 4570th of 5,693 and Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's) is 233rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).