ACORN Woodland Elementary vs Aurum Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ACORN Woodland Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
291 students
Aurum Preparatory Academy
Oakland · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
93 students
| Measure | ACORN Woodland Elementary Oakland, California | Aurum Preparatory Academy Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3621 of 5,693 | #1219 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #40689 of 50,301 | #14909 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 291 | 93 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 93 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 31.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 12% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •ACORN Woodland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 11.9).
- •ACORN Woodland Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •ACORN Woodland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Aurum Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86% vs 97.3%).
- •ACORN Woodland Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 31.0).
- •ACORN Woodland Elementary is the larger school with 291 students compared with 93.
- •ACORN Woodland Elementary is a public school while Aurum Preparatory Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 ACORN Woodland Elementary better than Aurum Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), ACORN Woodland Elementary ranks higher (26.5 vs 11.9 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 ACORN Woodland Elementary and Aurum Preparatory Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ACORN Woodland Elementary: 291. Aurum Preparatory Academy: 93. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ACORN Woodland Elementary and Aurum Preparatory Academy rank in California?
ACORN Woodland Elementary is 3621st of 5,693 and Aurum Preparatory Academy is 1219th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).