H. W. Harkness Elementary vs John D. Sloat Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 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 D. Sloat Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
218 students
| Measure | H. W. Harkness Elementary Sacramento, California | John D. Sloat Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4118 of 5,693 | #5467 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43449 of 50,301 | #49431 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 287 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 7.5% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •H. W. Harkness Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.2 vs 10.1).
- •H. W. Harkness Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 7.5%).
- •H. W. Harkness Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •H. W. Harkness Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 83.9%).
- •John D. Sloat Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.1).
- •H. W. Harkness Elementary is the larger school with 287 students compared with 218.
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 D. Sloat Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), H. W. Harkness Elementary ranks higher (22.2 vs 10.1 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 H. W. Harkness Elementary and John D. Sloat Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H. W. Harkness Elementary: 287. John D. Sloat Elementary: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H. W. Harkness Elementary and John D. Sloat Elementary rank in California?
H. W. Harkness Elementary is 4118th of 5,693 and John D. Sloat Elementary is 5467th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).