Alder Creek Elementary vs Vista del Lago High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 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
Vista del Lago High
Folsom · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,782 students
| Measure | Alder Creek Elementary Folsom, California | Vista del Lago High Folsom, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1151 of 5,693 | #51 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15296 of 50,301 | #1968 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 568 | 1,782 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 1,782 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.7% | 7.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 79% |
| Math proficiency | – | 68% |
| city | Folsom | Folsom |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista del Lago High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 64.2).
- •Vista del Lago High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.3% vs 9.7%).
- •Alder Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 24.4).
- •Vista del Lago High is the larger school with 1,782 students compared with 568.
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 Vista del Lago High?
On the Success Index (US), Vista del Lago High ranks higher (75.9 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 Vista del Lago High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Folsom and Folsom in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alder Creek Elementary: 568. Vista del Lago High: 1,782. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alder Creek Elementary and Vista del Lago High rank in California?
Alder Creek Elementary is 1151st of 5,693 and Vista del Lago High is 51st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).