Coleman Elementary vs Short Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coleman Elementary
San Rafael · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students
Short Elementary
San Rafael · Public elementary · Grades K–K
91 students
| Measure | Coleman Elementary San Rafael, California | Short Elementary San Rafael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1890 of 5,693 | #4474 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25078 of 50,301 | #45323 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–K |
| Students | 378 | 91 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 91 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.8% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| city | San Rafael | San Rafael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coleman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 19.3).
- •Coleman Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Coleman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Coleman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.8% vs 83.5%).
- •Coleman Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 22.8).
- •Coleman Elementary is the larger school with 378 students compared with 91.
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 Coleman Elementary better than Short Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Coleman Elementary ranks higher (50.1 vs 19.3 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 Coleman Elementary and Short Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between San Rafael and San Rafael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coleman Elementary: 378. Short Elementary: 91. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coleman Elementary and Short Elementary rank in California?
Coleman Elementary is 1890th of 5,693 and Short Elementary is 4474th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).