Northlake TK-8 vs Paso Verde
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northlake TK-8
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
380 students
Paso Verde
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
897 students
| Measure | Northlake TK-8 Sacramento, California | Paso Verde Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2211 of 5,693 | #1754 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28864 of 50,301 | #23200 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 380 | 897 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 897 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.4% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 61% |
| Math proficiency | – | 50% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paso Verde scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 44.6).
- •Northlake TK-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.4% vs 52.4%).
- •Northlake TK-8 does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 23.6).
- •Paso Verde is the larger school with 897 students compared with 380.
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 Northlake TK-8 better than Paso Verde?
On the Success Index (US), Paso Verde ranks higher (52.8 vs 44.6 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 Northlake TK-8 and Paso Verde?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northlake TK-8: 380. Paso Verde: 897. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northlake TK-8 and Paso Verde rank in California?
Northlake TK-8 is 2211th of 5,693 and Paso Verde is 1754th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).