Arlene Hein Elementary vs Zehnder Ranch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlene Hein Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
817 students
Zehnder Ranch Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
1,019 students
| Measure | Arlene Hein Elementary Elk Grove, California | Zehnder Ranch Elementary Elk Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1304 of 5,693 | #835 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #17400 of 50,301 | #11579 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 817 | 1,019 |
| Enrollment | 817 | 1,019 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 66% |
| city | Elk Grove | Elk Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zehnder Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 61.1).
- •Zehnder Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 59%).
- •Zehnder Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 66%).
- •Zehnder Ranch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 45.9%).
- •Arlene Hein Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.8 vs 25.5).
- •Zehnder Ranch Elementary is the larger school with 1,019 students compared with 817.
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 Arlene Hein Elementary better than Zehnder Ranch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Zehnder Ranch Elementary ranks higher (69.7 vs 61.1 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 Arlene Hein Elementary and Zehnder Ranch Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Elk Grove and Elk Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlene Hein Elementary: 817. Zehnder Ranch Elementary: 1,019. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlene Hein Elementary and Zehnder Ranch Elementary rank in California?
Arlene Hein Elementary is 1304th of 5,693 and Zehnder Ranch Elementary is 835th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).