John Bidwell Elementary vs John D. Sloat Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 891 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Bidwell Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
262 students
John D. Sloat Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
218 students
| Measure | John Bidwell Elementary Sacramento, California | John D. Sloat Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3966 of 5,693 | #5467 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42690 of 50,301 | #49431 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 262 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 7.5% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Bidwell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 10.1).
- •John Bidwell Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 7.5%).
- •John Bidwell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •John Bidwell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 83.9%).
- •John D. Sloat Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 23.8).
- •John Bidwell Elementary is the larger school with 262 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 John Bidwell Elementary better than John D. Sloat Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Bidwell Elementary ranks higher (23.4 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 John Bidwell Elementary and John D. Sloat Elementary?
About 891 m in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Bidwell Elementary: 262. John D. Sloat Elementary: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Bidwell Elementary and John D. Sloat Elementary rank in California?
John Bidwell Elementary is 3966th of 5,693 and John D. Sloat Elementary is 5467th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).