Downtown Charter Academy vs Garfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 807 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downtown Charter Academy
Oakland · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
305 students
Garfield Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
454 students
| Measure | Downtown Charter Academy Oakland, California | Garfield Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #326 of 1,334 | #5389 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5944 of 15,369 | #49144 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 305 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 27% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downtown Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 11.1).
- •Downtown Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (65% vs 27%).
- •Downtown Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 25%).
- •Downtown Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.4% vs 98%).
- •Downtown Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 25.2).
- •Garfield Elementary is the larger school with 454 students compared with 305.
- •Downtown Charter Academy is a charter school while Garfield Elementary is a public 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 Downtown Charter Academy better than Garfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Downtown Charter Academy ranks higher (57.8 vs 11.1 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 Downtown Charter Academy and Garfield Elementary?
About 807 m in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downtown Charter Academy: 305. Garfield Elementary: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downtown Charter Academy and Garfield Elementary rank in California?
Downtown Charter Academy is 326th of 1,334 and Garfield Elementary is 5389th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).