Garfield Elementary vs KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.0 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
KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory
Redwood City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
711 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary Menlo Park, California | KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory Redwood City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4840 of 5,693 | #2150 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47063 of 50,301 | #28165 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 280 | 711 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 55% |
| city | Menlo Park | Redwood City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 16.1).
- •KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory does better on math proficiency (55% vs 24%).
- •KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 34%).
- •KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91% vs 94.6%).
- •KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 21.5).
- •KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory is the larger school with 711 students compared with 280.
- •Garfield Elementary is a public school while KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory 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 Garfield Elementary better than KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory ranks higher (45.6 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 KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Menlo Park and Redwood City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary: 280. KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory: 711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary and KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory rank in California?
Garfield Elementary is 4840th of 5,693 and KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory is 2150th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).