Ethel I. Baker Elementary vs Nicholas 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.
Ethel I. Baker Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
608 students
Nicholas Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
482 students
| Measure | Ethel I. Baker Elementary Sacramento, California | Nicholas Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5599 of 5,693 | #5382 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49863 of 50,301 | #49103 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 608 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 608 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 18% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nicholas Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.3 vs 8.1).
- •Nicholas Elementary does better on math proficiency (18% vs 10%).
- •Nicholas Elementary does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 12%).
- •Ethel I. Baker Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 89%).
- •Nicholas Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 25.3).
- •Ethel I. Baker Elementary is the larger school with 608 students compared with 482.
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 Ethel I. Baker Elementary better than Nicholas Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nicholas Elementary ranks higher (11.3 vs 8.1 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 Ethel I. Baker Elementary and Nicholas Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ethel I. Baker Elementary: 608. Nicholas Elementary: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ethel I. Baker Elementary and Nicholas Elementary rank in California?
Ethel I. Baker Elementary is 5599th of 5,693 and Nicholas Elementary is 5382nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).