Ross Elementary vs Wade Thomas Elementary
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.
Ross Elementary
Ross · Public elementary · Grades K–8
339 students
Wade Thomas Elementary
San Anselmo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
292 students
| Measure | Ross Elementary Ross, California | Wade Thomas Elementary San Anselmo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #3 of 5,693 | #125 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #253 of 50,301 | #3496 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 339 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 0.9% | 7.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 82% |
| city | Ross | San Anselmo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ross Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.3 vs 82.8).
- •Wade Thomas Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Ross Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 82%).
- •Ross Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.9% vs 7.2%).
- •Ross Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 22.5).
- •Ross Elementary is the larger school with 339 students compared with 292.
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 Ross Elementary better than Wade Thomas Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ross Elementary ranks higher (93.3 vs 82.8 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 Ross Elementary and Wade Thomas Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ross and San Anselmo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ross Elementary: 339. Wade Thomas Elementary: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ross Elementary and Wade Thomas Elementary rank in California?
Ross Elementary is 3rd of 5,693 and Wade Thomas Elementary is 125th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).