Coleman F. Brown Elementary vs Sylvan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 876 m 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
Sylvan Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
326 students
| Measure | Coleman F. Brown Elementary Modesto, California | Sylvan Elementary Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5160 of 5,693 | #3670 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48328 of 50,301 | #40959 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 378 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.6% | 80.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 30% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sylvan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.2 vs 13.4).
- •Sylvan Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 17%).
- •Sylvan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Sylvan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.4% vs 83.6%).
- •Sylvan Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 22.2).
- •Coleman F. Brown Elementary is the larger school with 378 students compared with 326.
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 Sylvan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sylvan Elementary ranks higher (26.2 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 Sylvan Elementary?
About 876 m in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coleman F. Brown Elementary: 378. Sylvan Elementary: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coleman F. Brown Elementary and Sylvan Elementary rank in California?
Coleman F. Brown Elementary is 5160th of 5,693 and Sylvan Elementary is 3670th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).