James A. Forrest Elementary vs Karl F. Clemens Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 860 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James A. Forrest Elementary
Wasco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
576 students
Karl F. Clemens Elementary
Wasco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students
| Measure | James A. Forrest Elementary Wasco, California | Karl F. Clemens Elementary Wasco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5247 of 5,693 | #5390 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48641 of 50,301 | #49145 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 576 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 95.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 28% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Wasco | Wasco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James A. Forrest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.6 vs 11.1).
- •James A. Forrest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.4% vs 95.5%).
- •Karl F. Clemens Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 25.0).
- •James A. Forrest Elementary is the larger school with 576 students compared with 551.
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 James A. Forrest Elementary better than Karl F. Clemens Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James A. Forrest Elementary ranks higher (12.6 vs 11.1 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 James A. Forrest Elementary and Karl F. Clemens Elementary?
About 860 m in a straight line, between Wasco and Wasco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James A. Forrest Elementary: 576. Karl F. Clemens Elementary: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James A. Forrest Elementary and Karl F. Clemens Elementary rank in California?
James A. Forrest Elementary is 5247th of 5,693 and Karl F. Clemens Elementary is 5390th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).