Los Padres Elementary vs Sherwood 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.
Los Padres Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
620 students
Sherwood Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
859 students
| Measure | Los Padres Elementary Salinas, California | Sherwood Elementary Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4985 of 5,693 | #5154 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47705 of 50,301 | #48311 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 620 | 859 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 859 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.5% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 21% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Padres Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.9 vs 13.5).
- •Los Padres Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 21%).
- •Sherwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 25%).
- •Los Padres Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 90.2%).
- •Sherwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 23.8).
- •Sherwood Elementary is the larger school with 859 students compared with 620.
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 Los Padres Elementary better than Sherwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Los Padres Elementary ranks higher (14.9 vs 13.5 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 Los Padres Elementary and Sherwood Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Padres Elementary: 620. Sherwood Elementary: 859. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Padres Elementary and Sherwood Elementary rank in California?
Los Padres Elementary is 4985th of 5,693 and Sherwood Elementary is 5154th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).