Arlington Heights Elementary vs Carriage Drive Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlington Heights Elementary
Citrus Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
329 students
Carriage Drive Elementary
Citrus Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–6
444 students
| Measure | Arlington Heights Elementary Citrus Heights, California | Carriage Drive Elementary Citrus Heights, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3390 of 5,693 | #4095 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38973 of 50,301 | #43319 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 329 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.3% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 27.4 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Citrus Heights | Citrus Heights |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arlington Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.3 vs 22.4).
- •Arlington Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Arlington Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Arlington Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.3% vs 70.3%).
- •Carriage Drive Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 27.4).
- •Carriage Drive Elementary is the larger school with 444 students compared with 329.
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 Arlington Heights Elementary better than Carriage Drive Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Arlington Heights Elementary ranks higher (29.3 vs 22.4 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 Arlington Heights Elementary and Carriage Drive Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Citrus Heights and Citrus Heights in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington Heights Elementary: 329. Carriage Drive Elementary: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington Heights Elementary and Carriage Drive Elementary rank in California?
Arlington Heights Elementary is 3390th of 5,693 and Carriage Drive Elementary is 4095th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).