Garden Valley Elementary vs New Hope Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Valley Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
365 students
New Hope Charter
Sacramento · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
164 students
| Measure | Garden Valley Elementary Sacramento, California | New Hope Charter Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4560 of 5,693 | #3494 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45783 of 50,301 | #39758 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 365 | 164 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 164 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 81.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 28% | – |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Hope Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.1 vs 18.5).
- •New Hope Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.1% vs 92.1%).
- •New Hope Charter does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 26.1).
- •Garden Valley Elementary is the larger school with 365 students compared with 164.
- •Garden Valley Elementary is a public school while New Hope Charter is a charter 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 Garden Valley Elementary better than New Hope Charter?
On the Success Index (US), New Hope Charter ranks higher (28.1 vs 18.5 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 Garden Valley Elementary and New Hope Charter?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Valley Elementary: 365. New Hope Charter: 164. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Valley Elementary and New Hope Charter rank in California?
Garden Valley Elementary is 4560th of 5,693 and New Hope Charter is 3494th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).