Cottage Elementary vs Marconi Learning Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottage Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
Marconi Learning Academy
Sacramento · Charter other · Grades K–12
464 students
| Measure | Cottage Elementary Sacramento, California | Marconi Learning Academy Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #4904 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #47382 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 502 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.3% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 38.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 2.5% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottage Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Cottage Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Cottage Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 89%).
- •Cottage Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.4 vs 38.7).
- •Cottage Elementary is the larger school with 502 students compared with 464.
- •Cottage Elementary is a public school while Marconi Learning Academy 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 Cottage Elementary better than Marconi Learning Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cottage Elementary and Marconi Learning Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottage Elementary: 502. Marconi Learning Academy: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottage Elementary and Marconi Learning Academy rank in California?
Cottage Elementary is 4904th of 5,693 and Marconi Learning Academy is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).