Country Lane Elementary vs Gussie M. Baker Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Country Lane Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students
Gussie M. Baker Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
| Measure | Country Lane Elementary San Jose, California | Gussie M. Baker Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #380 of 5,693 | #312 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6131 of 50,301 | #5306 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 444 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 77% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gussie M. Baker Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 78.0).
- •Country Lane Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •Country Lane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Gussie M. Baker Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 30%).
- •Gussie M. Baker Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 21.1).
- •Country Lane Elementary is the larger school with 444 students compared with 400.
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 Country Lane Elementary better than Gussie M. Baker Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gussie M. Baker Elementary ranks higher (79.4 vs 78.0 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 Country Lane Elementary and Gussie M. Baker Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Country Lane Elementary: 444. Gussie M. Baker Elementary: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Country Lane Elementary and Gussie M. Baker Elementary rank in California?
Country Lane Elementary is 380th of 5,693 and Gussie M. Baker Elementary is 312th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).