John Bidwell Elementary vs Pony Express Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km 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
Pony Express Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
360 students
| Measure | John Bidwell Elementary Sacramento, California | Pony Express Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3966 of 5,693 | #1911 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42690 of 50,301 | #25259 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 262 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 51% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pony Express Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 23.4).
- •Pony Express Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •Pony Express Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 37%).
- •Pony Express Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 76.7%).
- •John Bidwell Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 24.0).
- •Pony Express Elementary is the larger school with 360 students compared with 262.
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 Pony Express Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pony Express Elementary ranks higher (49.9 vs 23.4 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 Pony Express Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Bidwell Elementary: 262. Pony Express Elementary: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Bidwell Elementary and Pony Express Elementary rank in California?
John Bidwell Elementary is 3966th of 5,693 and Pony Express Elementary is 1911th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).