Growth Public vs James Marshall Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Growth Public
Sacramento · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
300 students
James Marshall Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
337 students
| Measure | Growth Public Sacramento, California | James Marshall Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3083 of 5,693 | #4562 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #36737 of 50,301 | #45790 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 300 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 31% |
| Math proficiency | – | 20% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Growth Public scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.8 vs 18.5).
- •Growth Public does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.3% vs 73.3%).
- •James Marshall Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 21.4).
- •James Marshall Elementary is the larger school with 337 students compared with 300.
- •Growth Public is a charter school while James Marshall Elementary is a public 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 Growth Public better than James Marshall Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Growth Public ranks higher (32.8 vs 18.5 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 Growth Public and James Marshall Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Growth Public: 300. James Marshall Elementary: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Growth Public and James Marshall Elementary rank in California?
Growth Public is 3083rd of 5,693 and James Marshall Elementary is 4562nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).