Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC vs Tenderloin Community
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.
Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–8
555 students
Tenderloin Community
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
282 students
| Measure | Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC San Francisco, California | Tenderloin Community San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4570 of 5,693 | #4781 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45836 of 50,301 | #46839 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 555 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.4 vs 16.6).
- •Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Tenderloin Community does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.1% vs 76.6%).
- •Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC does better on students per teacher (25.2 vs 25.6).
- •Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC is the larger school with 555 students compared with 282.
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 Tenderloin Community?
On the Success Index (US), Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC ranks higher (18.4 vs 16.6 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 Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC and Tenderloin Community?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC: 555. Tenderloin Community: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC and Tenderloin Community rank in California?
Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC is 4570th of 5,693 and Tenderloin Community is 4781st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).