Sun Valley Elementary vs Wade Thomas Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sun Valley Elementary
San Rafael · Public elementary · Grades K–5
523 students
Wade Thomas Elementary
San Anselmo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
292 students
| Measure | Sun Valley Elementary San Rafael, California | Wade Thomas Elementary San Anselmo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #591 of 5,693 | #125 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8475 of 50,301 | #3496 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 523 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 7.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 82% |
| city | San Rafael | San Anselmo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wade Thomas Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 74.2).
- •Wade Thomas Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •Wade Thomas Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 74%).
- •Wade Thomas Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.2% vs 30%).
- •Wade Thomas Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 22.7).
- •Sun Valley Elementary is the larger school with 523 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 Sun Valley Elementary better than Wade Thomas Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wade Thomas Elementary ranks higher (82.8 vs 74.2 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 Sun Valley Elementary and Wade Thomas Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between San Rafael and San Anselmo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sun Valley Elementary: 523. Wade Thomas Elementary: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sun Valley Elementary and Wade Thomas Elementary rank in California?
Sun Valley Elementary is 591st of 5,693 and Wade Thomas Elementary is 125th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).