Connect Community Charter vs Garfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 962 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Connect Community Charter
Redwood City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
143 students
Garfield Elementary
Menlo Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
280 students
| Measure | Connect Community Charter Redwood City, California | Garfield Elementary Menlo Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4995 of 5,693 | #4840 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47730 of 50,301 | #47063 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 143 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 143 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 24% |
| city | Redwood City | Menlo Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.1 vs 14.8).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •Connect Community Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.1% vs 94.6%).
- •Connect Community Charter does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 21.5).
- •Garfield Elementary is the larger school with 280 students compared with 143.
- •Connect Community Charter is a charter school while Garfield Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Connect Community Charter better than Garfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elementary ranks higher (16.1 vs 14.8 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 Connect Community Charter and Garfield Elementary?
About 962 m in a straight line, between Redwood City and Menlo Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Connect Community Charter: 143. Garfield Elementary: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Connect Community Charter and Garfield Elementary rank in California?
Connect Community Charter is 4995th of 5,693 and Garfield Elementary is 4840th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).