Short Elementary vs Sun Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Short Elementary
San Rafael · Public elementary · Grades K–K
91 students
Sun Valley Elementary
San Rafael · Public elementary · Grades K–5
523 students
| Measure | Short Elementary San Rafael, California | Sun Valley Elementary San Rafael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #4474 of 5,693 | #591 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45323 of 50,301 | #8475 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–K | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 91 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 91 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 73% |
| city | San Rafael | San Rafael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sun Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 19.3).
- •Sun Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 27%).
- •Sun Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 22%).
- •Sun Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 83.5%).
- •Sun Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 22.8).
- •Sun Valley Elementary is the larger school with 523 students compared with 91.
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 Short Elementary better than Sun Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sun Valley Elementary ranks higher (74.2 vs 19.3 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 Short Elementary and Sun Valley Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between San Rafael and San Rafael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Short Elementary: 91. Sun Valley Elementary: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Short Elementary and Sun Valley Elementary rank in California?
Short Elementary is 4474th of 5,693 and Sun Valley Elementary is 591st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).