Carmichael Elementary vs Thomas Kelly Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmichael Elementary
Carmichael · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students
Thomas Kelly Elementary
Carmichael · Public elementary · Grades K–5
321 students
| Measure | Carmichael Elementary Carmichael, California | Thomas Kelly Elementary Carmichael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3442 of 5,693 | #3954 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39381 of 50,301 | #42596 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 374 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.2% | 56.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 25% |
| city | Carmichael | Carmichael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carmichael Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.7 vs 23.6).
- •Carmichael Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Carmichael Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Thomas Kelly Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 72.2%).
- •Carmichael Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 24.7).
- •Carmichael Elementary is the larger school with 374 students compared with 321.
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 Elementary better than Thomas Kelly Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carmichael Elementary ranks higher (28.7 vs 23.6 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 Elementary and Thomas Kelly Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Carmichael and Carmichael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmichael Elementary: 374. Thomas Kelly Elementary: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmichael Elementary and Thomas Kelly Elementary rank in California?
Carmichael Elementary is 3442nd of 5,693 and Thomas Kelly Elementary is 3954th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).