Garfield Elementary vs Hoover Elementary
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.
Garfield Elementary
Menlo Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
280 students
Hoover Elementary
Redwood City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
675 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary Menlo Park, California | Hoover Elementary Redwood City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4840 of 5,693 | #4561 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47063 of 50,301 | #45788 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 280 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 35% |
| city | Menlo Park | Redwood City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hoover Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.5 vs 16.1).
- •Hoover Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 24%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.6% vs 96.7%).
- •Hoover Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 21.5).
- •Hoover Elementary is the larger school with 675 students compared with 280.
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 Garfield Elementary better than Hoover Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hoover Elementary ranks higher (18.5 vs 16.1 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 Garfield Elementary and Hoover Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Menlo Park and Redwood City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary: 280. Hoover Elementary: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary and Hoover Elementary rank in California?
Garfield Elementary is 4840th of 5,693 and Hoover Elementary is 4561st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).