Redwood Elementary vs Wakefield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 261 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Redwood Elementary
Shafter · Public elementary · Grades K–6
601 students
Wakefield Elementary
Turlock · Public elementary · Grades K–6
601 students
| Measure | Redwood Elementary Shafter, California | Wakefield Elementary Turlock, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4987 of 5,693 | #5297 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47710 of 50,301 | #48818 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 601 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 11% |
| city | Shafter | Turlock |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Redwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.9 vs 12.2).
- •Redwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 11%).
- •Redwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Wakefield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.9% vs 91.8%).
- •Redwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 20.7).
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 Redwood Elementary better than Wakefield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Redwood Elementary ranks higher (14.9 vs 12.2 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 Redwood Elementary and Wakefield Elementary?
About 261 km in a straight line, between Shafter and Turlock in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Redwood Elementary: 601. Wakefield Elementary: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Redwood Elementary and Wakefield Elementary rank in California?
Redwood Elementary is 4987th of 5,693 and Wakefield Elementary is 5297th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).