Cordova Meadows Elementary vs George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cordova Meadows Elementary
Rancho Cordova · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students
George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science
Sacramento · Charter high · Grades 9–12
174 students
| Measure | Cordova Meadows Elementary Rancho Cordova, California | George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5086 of 5,693 | #365 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #48056 of 50,301 | #7950 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 374 | 174 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 174 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 50.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 24.5% |
| city | Rancho Cordova | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 14.1).
- •George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 17%).
- •George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 27%).
- •George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 88.8%).
- •George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.8).
- •Cordova Meadows Elementary is the larger school with 374 students compared with 174.
- •Cordova Meadows Elementary is a public school while George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science is a charter 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 Cordova Meadows Elementary better than George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science?
On the Success Index (US), George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science ranks higher (51.6 vs 14.1 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 Cordova Meadows Elementary and George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Rancho Cordova and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cordova Meadows Elementary: 374. George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science: 174. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cordova Meadows Elementary and George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science rank in California?
Cordova Meadows Elementary is 5086th of 5,693 and George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science is 365th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).