KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory vs Taft Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory
Redwood City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
711 students
Taft Elementary
Redwood City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
| Measure | KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory Redwood City, California | Taft Elementary Redwood City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2150 of 5,693 | #4241 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28165 of 50,301 | #44187 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 711 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 711 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 27% |
| city | Redwood City | Redwood City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 21.1).
- •KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory does better on math proficiency (55% vs 27%).
- •KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91% vs 93.8%).
- •KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 22.3).
- •KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory is the larger school with 711 students compared with 357.
- •KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory is a charter school while Taft Elementary is a public 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 KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory better than Taft Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory ranks higher (45.6 vs 21.1 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 KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory and Taft Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Redwood City and Redwood City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory: 711. Taft Elementary: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory and Taft Elementary rank in California?
KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory is 2150th of 5,693 and Taft Elementary is 4241st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).