Natoma Station Elementary vs Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Natoma Station Elementary
Folsom · Public elementary · Grades K–5
548 students
Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary
Folsom · Public elementary · Grades K–5
490 students
| Measure | Natoma Station Elementary Folsom, California | Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary Folsom, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #403 of 5,693 | #83 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6329 of 50,301 | #3052 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 548 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 13.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 85% |
| city | Folsom | Folsom |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 77.7).
- •Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 77%).
- •Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 73%).
- •Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 21.5%).
- •Natoma Station Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 20.4).
- •Natoma Station Elementary is the larger school with 548 students compared with 490.
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 Natoma Station Elementary better than Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary ranks higher (83.7 vs 77.7 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 Natoma Station Elementary and Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Folsom and Folsom in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Natoma Station Elementary: 548. Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Natoma Station Elementary and Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary rank in California?
Natoma Station Elementary is 403rd of 5,693 and Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary is 83rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).