Carolyn A. Clark Elementary vs Tom Matsumoto Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carolyn A. Clark Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
497 students
Tom Matsumoto Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
727 students
| Measure | Carolyn A. Clark Elementary San Jose, California | Tom Matsumoto Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #304 of 5,693 | #99 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5235 of 50,301 | #3201 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 497 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.3% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 88% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tom Matsumoto Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 79.5).
- •Tom Matsumoto Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 80%).
- •Tom Matsumoto Elementary does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 81%).
- •Tom Matsumoto Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 18.3%).
- •Tom Matsumoto Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 24.9).
- •Tom Matsumoto Elementary is the larger school with 727 students compared with 497.
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 Carolyn A. Clark Elementary better than Tom Matsumoto Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tom Matsumoto Elementary ranks higher (83.4 vs 79.5 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 Carolyn A. Clark Elementary and Tom Matsumoto Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carolyn A. Clark Elementary: 497. Tom Matsumoto Elementary: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolyn A. Clark Elementary and Tom Matsumoto Elementary rank in California?
Carolyn A. Clark Elementary is 304th of 5,693 and Tom Matsumoto Elementary is 99th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).