Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter vs Mather Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 993 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter
Mather · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
150 students
Mather Heights Elementary
Mather · Public elementary · Grades K–5
236 students
| Measure | Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter Mather, California | Mather Heights Elementary Mather, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2039 of 5,693 | #952 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #26884 of 50,301 | #12953 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 150 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 150 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.7% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 61% |
| city | Mather | Mather |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mather Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 47.4).
- •Mather Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 32%).
- •Mather Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 52%).
- •Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 38.1%).
- •Mather Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 21.4).
- •Mather Heights Elementary is the larger school with 236 students compared with 150.
- •Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter is a charter school while Mather Heights 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 Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter better than Mather Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mather Heights Elementary ranks higher (67.7 vs 47.4 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 Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter and Mather Heights Elementary?
About 993 m in a straight line, between Mather and Mather in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter: 150. Mather Heights Elementary: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter and Mather Heights Elementary rank in California?
Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter is 2039th of 5,693 and Mather Heights Elementary is 952nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).