Charles E. Mack Elementary vs Prairie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles E. Mack Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
840 students
Prairie Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
858 students
| Measure | Charles E. Mack Elementary Sacramento, California | Prairie Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4588 of 5,693 | #4166 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45902 of 50,301 | #43746 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 840 | 858 |
| Enrollment | 840 | 858 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 29% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.8 vs 18.3).
- •Prairie Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Prairie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Charles E. Mack Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 86.4%).
- •Prairie Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.5 vs 25.5).
- •Prairie Elementary is the larger school with 858 students compared with 840.
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 Charles E. Mack Elementary better than Prairie Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Elementary ranks higher (21.8 vs 18.3 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 Charles E. Mack Elementary and Prairie Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles E. Mack Elementary: 840. Prairie Elementary: 858. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles E. Mack Elementary and Prairie Elementary rank in California?
Charles E. Mack Elementary is 4588th of 5,693 and Prairie Elementary is 4166th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).