Alderwood Elementary vs Oak Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alderwood Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
770 students
Oak Creek Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
963 students
| Measure | Alderwood Elementary Irvine, California | Oak Creek Elementary Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #594 of 5,693 | #922 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8490 of 50,301 | #12525 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 770 | 963 |
| Enrollment | 770 | 963 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.5% | 29.4% |
| Students per teacher | 30.8 | 30.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 64% |
| city | Irvine | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alderwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 68.3).
- •Alderwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 64%).
- •Alderwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 69%).
- •Alderwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 29.4%).
- •Oak Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (30.1 vs 30.8).
- •Oak Creek Elementary is the larger school with 963 students compared with 770.
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 Alderwood Elementary better than Oak Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alderwood Elementary ranks higher (74.1 vs 68.3 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 Alderwood Elementary and Oak Creek Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Irvine and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alderwood Elementary: 770. Oak Creek Elementary: 963. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alderwood Elementary and Oak Creek Elementary rank in California?
Alderwood Elementary is 594th of 5,693 and Oak Creek Elementary is 922nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).