Caroline Wenzel Elementary vs Matsuyama Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.6 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
Matsuyama Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
435 students
| Measure | Caroline Wenzel Elementary Sacramento, California | Matsuyama Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5046 of 5,693 | #1713 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47902 of 50,301 | #22578 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 211 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 52% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matsuyama Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 14.4).
- •Matsuyama Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •Matsuyama Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 22%).
- •Matsuyama Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 77.7%).
- •Caroline Wenzel Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.9).
- •Matsuyama Elementary is the larger school with 435 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 Matsuyama Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Matsuyama Elementary ranks higher (53.7 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 Matsuyama Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caroline Wenzel Elementary: 211. Matsuyama Elementary: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caroline Wenzel Elementary and Matsuyama Elementary rank in California?
Caroline Wenzel Elementary is 5046th of 5,693 and Matsuyama Elementary is 1713th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).