F. C. Joyce TK-8 vs Guadalupe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 167 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
F. C. Joyce TK-8
North Highlands · Public elementary · Grades K–8
537 students
Guadalupe Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
537 students
| Measure | F. C. Joyce TK-8 North Highlands, California | Guadalupe Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #5522 of 5,693 | #207 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49623 of 50,301 | #4261 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 537 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 8.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 82% |
| city | North Highlands | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Guadalupe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 9.3).
- •Guadalupe Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 17%).
- •Guadalupe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 23%).
- •Guadalupe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 93.9%).
- •F. C. Joyce TK-8 does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 26.9).
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 F. C. Joyce TK-8 better than Guadalupe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Guadalupe Elementary ranks higher (81.3 vs 9.3 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 F. C. Joyce TK-8 and Guadalupe Elementary?
About 167 km in a straight line, between North Highlands and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
F. C. Joyce TK-8: 537. Guadalupe Elementary: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F. C. Joyce TK-8 and Guadalupe Elementary rank in California?
F. C. Joyce TK-8 is 5522nd of 5,693 and Guadalupe Elementary is 207th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).