Emma C. Smith Elementary vs Joe Michell
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emma C. Smith Elementary
Livermore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
648 students
Joe Michell
Livermore · Public elementary · Grades K–8
786 students
| Measure | Emma C. Smith Elementary Livermore, California | Joe Michell Livermore, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #323 of 5,693 | #1367 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5414 of 50,301 | #18335 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 648 | 786 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 786 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.6% | 17.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 46% |
| city | Livermore | Livermore |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emma C. Smith Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 59.8).
- •Emma C. Smith Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 46%).
- •Emma C. Smith Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Emma C. Smith Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.6% vs 17.7%).
- •Emma C. Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.5).
- •Joe Michell is the larger school with 786 students compared with 648.
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 Emma C. Smith Elementary better than Joe Michell?
On the Success Index (US), Emma C. Smith Elementary ranks higher (79.2 vs 59.8 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 Emma C. Smith Elementary and Joe Michell?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Livermore and Livermore in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emma C. Smith Elementary: 648. Joe Michell: 786. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emma C. Smith Elementary and Joe Michell rank in California?
Emma C. Smith Elementary is 323rd of 5,693 and Joe Michell is 1367th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).