Joseph Sims Elementary vs SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - EGUSD
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph Sims Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
691 students
SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - EGUSD
Elk Grove · Charter high · Grades 7–12
360 students
| Measure | Joseph Sims Elementary Elk Grove, California | SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - EGUSD Elk Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1719 of 5,693 | #1175 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #22637 of 50,301 | #15647 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 691 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 691 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.9% | 67.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 2.5% |
| city | Elk Grove | Elk Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph Sims Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 17.8).
- •Joseph Sims Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 2.5%).
- •Joseph Sims Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 27%).
- •Joseph Sims Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.9% vs 67.5%).
- •SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - EGUSD does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 22.3).
- •Joseph Sims Elementary is the larger school with 691 students compared with 360.
- •Joseph Sims Elementary is a public school while SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - EGUSD 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 Joseph Sims Elementary better than SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - EGUSD?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph Sims Elementary ranks higher (53.6 vs 17.8 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 Joseph Sims Elementary and SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - EGUSD?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Elk Grove and Elk Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph Sims Elementary: 691. SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - EGUSD: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph Sims Elementary and SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - EGUSD rank in California?
Joseph Sims Elementary is 1719th of 5,693 and SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - EGUSD is 1175th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).