Jefferson Elementary vs Sanger Academy Charter
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.
Jefferson Elementary
Sanger · Public elementary · Grades K–6
488 students
Sanger Academy Charter
Sanger · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
609 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Sanger, California | Sanger Academy Charter Sanger, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4277 of 5,693 | #1429 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44350 of 50,301 | #19012 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 488 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 63% |
| city | Sanger | Sanger |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sanger Academy Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 20.8).
- •Sanger Academy Charter does better on math proficiency (63% vs 30%).
- •Sanger Academy Charter does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 38%).
- •Sanger Academy Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69% vs 89.8%).
- •Sanger Academy Charter does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 24.4).
- •Sanger Academy Charter is the larger school with 609 students compared with 488.
- •Jefferson Elementary is a public school while Sanger Academy 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 Jefferson Elementary better than Sanger Academy Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Sanger Academy Charter ranks higher (58.8 vs 20.8 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 Jefferson Elementary and Sanger Academy Charter?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Sanger and Sanger in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 488. Sanger Academy Charter: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Sanger Academy Charter rank in California?
Jefferson Elementary is 4277th of 5,693 and Sanger Academy Charter is 1429th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).