Alta Sierra Elementary vs Chicago Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Sierra Elementary
Grass Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students
Chicago Park Elementary
Grass Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
120 students
| Measure | Alta Sierra Elementary Grass Valley, California | Chicago Park Elementary Grass Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1405 of 5,693 | #1945 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #18695 of 50,301 | #25556 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 338 | 120 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 120 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Grass Valley | Grass Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Sierra Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 49.4).
- •Alta Sierra Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Alta Sierra Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Alta Sierra Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 44.2%).
- •Chicago Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 24.1).
- •Alta Sierra Elementary is the larger school with 338 students compared with 120.
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 Alta Sierra Elementary better than Chicago Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alta Sierra Elementary ranks higher (59.2 vs 49.4 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 Alta Sierra Elementary and Chicago Park Elementary?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Grass Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Sierra Elementary: 338. Chicago Park Elementary: 120. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Sierra Elementary and Chicago Park Elementary rank in California?
Alta Sierra Elementary is 1405th of 5,693 and Chicago Park Elementary is 1945th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).