Chester W. Nimitz Elementary vs Cosumnes River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 149 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary
Sunnyvale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students
Cosumnes River Elementary
Sloughhouse · Public elementary · Grades K–6
350 students
| Measure | Chester W. Nimitz Elementary Sunnyvale, California | Cosumnes River Elementary Sloughhouse, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1281 of 5,693 | #632 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #17048 of 50,301 | #9102 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 350 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 26.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 68% |
| city | Sunnyvale | Sloughhouse |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cosumnes River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 61.6).
- •Cosumnes River Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 63%).
- •Cosumnes River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 63%).
- •Cosumnes River Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.6% vs 50.6%).
- •Chester W. Nimitz Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 25.0).
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 Chester W. Nimitz Elementary better than Cosumnes River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cosumnes River Elementary ranks higher (73.2 vs 61.6 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 Chester W. Nimitz Elementary and Cosumnes River Elementary?
About 149 km in a straight line, between Sunnyvale and Sloughhouse in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary: 350. Cosumnes River Elementary: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester W. Nimitz Elementary and Cosumnes River Elementary rank in California?
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary is 1281st of 5,693 and Cosumnes River Elementary is 632nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).