Maple Elementary vs Sequoia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maple Elementary
Shafter · Public elementary · Grades K–8
287 students
Sequoia Elementary
Shafter · Public elementary · Grades K–6
534 students
| Measure | Maple Elementary Shafter, California | Sequoia Elementary Shafter, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3864 of 5,693 | #3927 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42129 of 50,301 | #42457 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 287 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 29% |
| city | Shafter | Shafter |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (24.3 vs 23.8).
- •Sequoia Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Sequoia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Maple Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.3% vs 89.3%).
- •Sequoia Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 26.1).
- •Sequoia Elementary is the larger school with 534 students compared with 287.
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 Maple Elementary better than Sequoia Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Maple Elementary and Sequoia Elementary?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Shafter and Shafter in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maple Elementary: 287. Sequoia Elementary: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maple Elementary and Sequoia Elementary rank in California?
Maple Elementary is 3864th of 5,693 and Sequoia Elementary is 3927th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).