Longfellow Elementary vs Sheridan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students
Sheridan Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
196 students
| Measure | Longfellow Elementary San Francisco, California | Sheridan Elementary San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3573 of 5,693 | #4701 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40335 of 50,301 | #46500 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 466 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 17% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.1 vs 17.2).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 17%).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 75.5%).
- •Longfellow Elementary is the larger school with 466 students compared with 196.
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 Longfellow Elementary better than Sheridan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Elementary ranks higher (27.1 vs 17.2 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 Longfellow Elementary and Sheridan Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Elementary: 466. Sheridan Elementary: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Elementary and Sheridan Elementary rank in California?
Longfellow Elementary is 3573rd of 5,693 and Sheridan Elementary is 4701st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).