Costano Elementary vs D. W. Babcock Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 140 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Costano Elementary
East Palo Alto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
369 students
D. W. Babcock Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
369 students
| Measure | Costano Elementary East Palo Alto, California | D. W. Babcock Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5280 of 5,693 | #5127 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48758 of 50,301 | #48205 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 369 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 89.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | East Palo Alto | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •D. W. Babcock Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.7 vs 12.3).
- •D. W. Babcock Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •D. W. Babcock Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •D. W. Babcock Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.7% vs 90%).
- •Costano Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 20.5).
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 Costano Elementary better than D. W. Babcock Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), D. W. Babcock Elementary ranks higher (13.7 vs 12.3 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 Costano Elementary and D. W. Babcock Elementary?
About 140 km in a straight line, between East Palo Alto and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Costano Elementary: 369. D. W. Babcock Elementary: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Costano Elementary and D. W. Babcock Elementary rank in California?
Costano Elementary is 5280th of 5,693 and D. W. Babcock Elementary is 5127th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).