Garfield Elementary vs Halkin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary
San Leandro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
Halkin Elementary
San Leandro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
724 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary San Leandro, California | Halkin Elementary San Leandro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4980 of 5,693 | #3445 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47690 of 50,301 | #39399 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 357 | 724 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 724 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 36% |
| city | San Leandro | San Leandro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Halkin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.7 vs 14.9).
- •Halkin Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Halkin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 27%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.9% vs 83.1%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 22.6).
- •Halkin Elementary is the larger school with 724 students compared with 357.
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 Halkin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Halkin Elementary ranks higher (28.7 vs 14.9 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 Halkin Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between San Leandro and San Leandro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary: 357. Halkin Elementary: 724. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary and Halkin Elementary rank in California?
Garfield Elementary is 4980th of 5,693 and Halkin Elementary is 3445th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).