Alder Creek Elementary vs Gold Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alder Creek Elementary
Folsom · Public elementary · Grades K–5
568 students
Gold Ridge Elementary
Folsom · Public elementary · Grades K–5
496 students
| Measure | Alder Creek Elementary Folsom, California | Gold Ridge Elementary Folsom, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1151 of 5,693 | #651 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15296 of 50,301 | #9305 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 568 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.7% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 76% |
| Math proficiency | – | 66% |
| city | Folsom | Folsom |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gold Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 64.2).
- •Alder Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.7% vs 26.8%).
- •Alder Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.5).
- •Alder Creek Elementary is the larger school with 568 students compared with 496.
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 Alder Creek Elementary better than Gold Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gold Ridge Elementary ranks higher (72.9 vs 64.2 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 Alder Creek Elementary and Gold Ridge Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Folsom and Folsom in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alder Creek Elementary: 568. Gold Ridge Elementary: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alder Creek Elementary and Gold Ridge Elementary rank in California?
Alder Creek Elementary is 1151st of 5,693 and Gold Ridge Elementary is 651st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).