James Monroe Elementary vs Morrice Schaefer Charter
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 Monroe Elementary
Santa Rosa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
315 students
Morrice Schaefer Charter
Santa Rosa · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
304 students
| Measure | James Monroe Elementary Santa Rosa, California | Morrice Schaefer Charter Santa Rosa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5150 of 5,693 | #3875 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48294 of 50,301 | #42186 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 315 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 22% |
| city | Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morrice Schaefer Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.2 vs 13.5).
- •James Monroe Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Morrice Schaefer Charter does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Morrice Schaefer Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.4% vs 86.3%).
- •James Monroe Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 25.3).
- •James Monroe Elementary is the larger school with 315 students compared with 304.
- •James Monroe Elementary is a public school while Morrice Schaefer Charter is a charter 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 James Monroe Elementary better than Morrice Schaefer Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Morrice Schaefer Charter ranks higher (24.2 vs 13.5 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 Monroe Elementary and Morrice Schaefer Charter?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Santa Rosa and Santa Rosa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Monroe Elementary: 315. Morrice Schaefer Charter: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Monroe Elementary and Morrice Schaefer Charter rank in California?
James Monroe Elementary is 5150th of 5,693 and Morrice Schaefer Charter is 3875th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).