Coleman F. Brown Elementary vs Sherwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coleman F. Brown Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students
Sherwood Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
489 students
| Measure | Coleman F. Brown Elementary Modesto, California | Sherwood Elementary Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5160 of 5,693 | #2249 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48328 of 50,301 | #29227 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 378 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.6% | 68.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 51% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 13.4).
- •Sherwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 17%).
- •Sherwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 27%).
- •Sherwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.9% vs 83.6%).
- •Sherwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 22.2).
- •Sherwood Elementary is the larger school with 489 students compared with 378.
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 F. Brown Elementary better than Sherwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sherwood Elementary ranks higher (44.1 vs 13.4 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 Coleman F. Brown Elementary and Sherwood Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coleman F. Brown Elementary: 378. Sherwood Elementary: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coleman F. Brown Elementary and Sherwood Elementary rank in California?
Coleman F. Brown Elementary is 5160th of 5,693 and Sherwood Elementary is 2249th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).