H. W. Harkness Elementary vs John Bidwell 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.
H. W. Harkness Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
287 students
John Bidwell Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
262 students
| Measure | H. W. Harkness Elementary Sacramento, California | John Bidwell Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4118 of 5,693 | #3966 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43449 of 50,301 | #42690 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 287 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Bidwell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 22.2).
- •John Bidwell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 81.2%).
- •H. W. Harkness Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 23.8).
- •H. W. Harkness Elementary is the larger school with 287 students compared with 262.
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 H. W. Harkness Elementary better than John Bidwell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Bidwell Elementary ranks higher (23.4 vs 22.2 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 H. W. Harkness Elementary and John Bidwell Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H. W. Harkness Elementary: 287. John Bidwell Elementary: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H. W. Harkness Elementary and John Bidwell Elementary rank in California?
H. W. Harkness Elementary is 4118th of 5,693 and John Bidwell Elementary is 3966th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).