Garfield Elementary vs Taft Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 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
Taft Elementary
Redwood City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary Menlo Park, California | Taft Elementary Redwood City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4840 of 5,693 | #4241 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47063 of 50,301 | #44187 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 280 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 27% |
| city | Menlo Park | Redwood City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taft Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.1 vs 16.1).
- •Taft Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Taft Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Taft Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.8% vs 94.6%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 22.3).
- •Taft Elementary is the larger school with 357 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 Taft Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Taft Elementary ranks higher (21.1 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 Taft Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Menlo Park and Redwood City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary: 280. Taft Elementary: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary and Taft Elementary rank in California?
Garfield Elementary is 4840th of 5,693 and Taft Elementary is 4241st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).