Garfield Elementary vs Rother Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 344 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
Rother Elementary
Redding · Public elementary · Grades K–5
280 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary Menlo Park, California | Rother Elementary Redding, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4840 of 5,693 | #5323 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47063 of 50,301 | #48915 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 280 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 83.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 17% |
| city | Menlo Park | Redding |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.1 vs 11.9).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •Rother Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.2% vs 94.6%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 23.3).
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 Rother Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elementary ranks higher (16.1 vs 11.9 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 Rother Elementary?
About 344 km in a straight line, between Menlo Park and Redding in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary: 280. Rother Elementary: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary and Rother Elementary rank in California?
Garfield Elementary is 4840th of 5,693 and Rother Elementary is 5323rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).