Peter J. Shields Elementary vs Wakeham Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 612 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Peter J. Shields Elementary
Rancho Cordova · Public elementary · Grades K–5
307 students
Wakeham Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
307 students
| Measure | Peter J. Shields Elementary Rancho Cordova, California | Wakeham Elementary Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3213 of 5,693 | #3588 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37690 of 50,301 | #40424 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 307 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 307 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Rancho Cordova | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peter J. Shields Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 27.0).
- •Wakeham Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Peter J. Shields Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 85%).
- •Peter J. Shields Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 25.6).
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 Peter J. Shields Elementary better than Wakeham Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Peter J. Shields Elementary ranks higher (31.3 vs 27.0 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 Peter J. Shields Elementary and Wakeham Elementary?
About 612 km in a straight line, between Rancho Cordova and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Peter J. Shields Elementary: 307. Wakeham Elementary: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Peter J. Shields Elementary and Wakeham Elementary rank in California?
Peter J. Shields Elementary is 3213th of 5,693 and Wakeham Elementary is 3588th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).