D. W. Babcock Elementary vs Dyer-Kelly Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
D. W. Babcock Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
369 students
Dyer-Kelly Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–5
735 students
| Measure | D. W. Babcock Elementary Sacramento, California | Dyer-Kelly Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5127 of 5,693 | #5661 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48205 of 50,301 | #50104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 369 | 735 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 735 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.7% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 10% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •D. W. Babcock Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.7 vs 6.2).
- •D. W. Babcock Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 10%).
- •D. W. Babcock Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Dyer-Kelly Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89% vs 89.7%).
- •D. W. Babcock Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 26.3).
- •Dyer-Kelly Elementary is the larger school with 735 students compared with 369.
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 D. W. Babcock Elementary better than Dyer-Kelly Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), D. W. Babcock Elementary ranks higher (13.7 vs 6.2 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 D. W. Babcock Elementary and Dyer-Kelly Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
D. W. Babcock Elementary: 369. Dyer-Kelly Elementary: 735. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do D. W. Babcock Elementary and Dyer-Kelly Elementary rank in California?
D. W. Babcock Elementary is 5127th of 5,693 and Dyer-Kelly Elementary is 5661st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).