Emerson Elementary vs Sleepy Hollow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
283 students
Sleepy Hollow Elementary
Orinda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
399 students
| Measure | Emerson Elementary Berkeley, California | Sleepy Hollow Elementary Orinda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #702 of 5,693 | #44 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9852 of 50,301 | #2458 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 283 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 87% |
| city | Berkeley | Orinda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sleepy Hollow Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.0 vs 72.1).
- •Sleepy Hollow Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Sleepy Hollow Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •Sleepy Hollow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5% vs 29.7%).
- •Sleepy Hollow Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 21.8).
- •Sleepy Hollow Elementary is the larger school with 399 students compared with 283.
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 Emerson Elementary better than Sleepy Hollow Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sleepy Hollow Elementary ranks higher (85.0 vs 72.1 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 Emerson Elementary and Sleepy Hollow Elementary?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Berkeley and Orinda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elementary: 283. Sleepy Hollow Elementary: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elementary and Sleepy Hollow Elementary rank in California?
Emerson Elementary is 702nd of 5,693 and Sleepy Hollow Elementary is 44th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).