Auburn Elementary vs Ophir STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Auburn Elementary
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades K–8
501 students
Ophir STEAM Academy
Newcastle · Public elementary · Grades K–8
200 students
| Measure | Auburn Elementary Auburn, California | Ophir STEAM Academy Newcastle, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3754 of 5,693 | #953 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41431 of 50,301 | #12961 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 501 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 57% |
| city | Auburn | Newcastle |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ophir STEAM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 25.4).
- •Ophir STEAM Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 35%).
- •Ophir STEAM Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 38%).
- •Ophir STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 84.4%).
- •Ophir STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 21.8).
- •Auburn Elementary is the larger school with 501 students compared with 200.
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 Auburn Elementary better than Ophir STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Ophir STEAM Academy ranks higher (67.7 vs 25.4 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 Auburn Elementary and Ophir STEAM Academy?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Newcastle in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Auburn Elementary: 501. Ophir STEAM Academy: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Auburn Elementary and Ophir STEAM Academy rank in California?
Auburn Elementary is 3754th of 5,693 and Ophir STEAM Academy is 953rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).