James Marshall Elementary vs O. W. Erlewine 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.
James Marshall Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
337 students
O. W. Erlewine Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
300 students
| Measure | James Marshall Elementary Sacramento, California | O. W. Erlewine Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4562 of 5,693 | #3037 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45790 of 50,301 | #36385 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 337 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 63.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 32% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •O. W. Erlewine Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 18.5).
- •O. W. Erlewine Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •O. W. Erlewine Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •O. W. Erlewine Elementary 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 25.0).
- •James Marshall Elementary is the larger school with 337 students compared with 300.
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 Marshall Elementary better than O. W. Erlewine Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), O. W. Erlewine Elementary ranks higher (33.3 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 James Marshall Elementary and O. W. Erlewine Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Marshall Elementary: 337. O. W. Erlewine Elementary: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Marshall Elementary and O. W. Erlewine Elementary rank in California?
James Marshall Elementary is 4562nd of 5,693 and O. W. Erlewine Elementary is 3037th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).