American Lakes vs Bannon Creek
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 898 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Lakes
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
625 students
Bannon Creek
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
491 students
| Measure | American Lakes Sacramento, California | Bannon Creek Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5484 of 5,693 | #5444 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49498 of 50,301 | #49349 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 625 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 625 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 84.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 13% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (9.8 vs 10.4).
- •American Lakes does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Bannon Creek does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.1% vs 87%).
- •Bannon Creek does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 23.1).
- •American Lakes is the larger school with 625 students compared with 491.
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 American Lakes better than Bannon Creek?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are American Lakes and Bannon Creek?
About 898 m in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Lakes: 625. Bannon Creek: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Lakes and Bannon Creek rank in California?
American Lakes is 5484th of 5,693 and Bannon Creek is 5444th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).