Caroline Wenzel Elementary vs Martin Luther King Jr.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caroline Wenzel Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
211 students
Martin Luther King Jr.
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
357 students
| Measure | Caroline Wenzel Elementary Sacramento, California | Martin Luther King Jr. Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5046 of 5,693 | #3691 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47902 of 50,301 | #41083 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 211 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 26% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Jr. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.0 vs 14.4).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. does better on math proficiency (26% vs 12%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.9% vs 77.7%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 21.1).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. is the larger school with 357 students compared with 211.
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 Caroline Wenzel Elementary better than Martin Luther King Jr.?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr. ranks higher (26.0 vs 14.4 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 Caroline Wenzel Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr.?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caroline Wenzel Elementary: 211. Martin Luther King Jr.: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caroline Wenzel Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. rank in California?
Caroline Wenzel Elementary is 5046th of 5,693 and Martin Luther King Jr. is 3691st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).