Fremont Elementary vs Sherwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fremont Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
711 students
Sherwood Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
859 students
| Measure | Fremont Elementary Salinas, California | Sherwood Elementary Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5377 of 5,693 | #5154 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49093 of 50,301 | #48311 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 711 | 859 |
| Enrollment | 711 | 859 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 21% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.5 vs 11.3).
- •Fremont Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 29%).
- •Sherwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 96.9%).
- •Sherwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 24.5).
- •Sherwood Elementary is the larger school with 859 students compared with 711.
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 Fremont Elementary better than Sherwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sherwood Elementary ranks higher (13.5 vs 11.3 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 Fremont Elementary and Sherwood Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fremont Elementary: 711. Sherwood Elementary: 859. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fremont Elementary and Sherwood Elementary rank in California?
Fremont Elementary is 5377th of 5,693 and Sherwood Elementary is 5154th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).