Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary vs Tahoe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
647 students
Tahoe Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
319 students
| Measure | Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary Sacramento, California | Tahoe Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 5,693 | #4361 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3854 of 50,301 | #44752 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 647 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.7% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 20% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 20.2).
- •Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 20%).
- •Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 29%).
- •Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 66.5%).
- •Tahoe Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 25.9).
- •Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary is the larger school with 647 students compared with 319.
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 Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary better than Tahoe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary ranks higher (82.1 vs 20.2 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 Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary and Tahoe Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary: 647. Tahoe Elementary: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary and Tahoe Elementary rank in California?
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary is 164th of 5,693 and Tahoe Elementary is 4361st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).