D. W. Babcock Elementary vs Northwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
Northwood Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
351 students
| Measure | D. W. Babcock Elementary Sacramento, California | Northwood Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5127 of 5,693 | #5614 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48205 of 50,301 | #49900 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 369 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.7% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| 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 7.9).
- •D. W. Babcock Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 10%).
- •D. W. Babcock Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •D. W. Babcock Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.7% vs 95.2%).
- •Northwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 20.5).
- •D. W. Babcock Elementary is the larger school with 369 students compared with 351.
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 Northwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), D. W. Babcock Elementary ranks higher (13.7 vs 7.9 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 Northwood Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
D. W. Babcock Elementary: 369. Northwood Elementary: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do D. W. Babcock Elementary and Northwood Elementary rank in California?
D. W. Babcock Elementary is 5127th of 5,693 and Northwood Elementary is 5614th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).