Auburn Elementary vs Riverdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 642 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
Riverdale Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
501 students
| Measure | Auburn Elementary Auburn, California | Riverdale Elementary Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3754 of 5,693 | #3388 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41431 of 50,301 | #38958 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 501 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 43% |
| city | Auburn | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 25.4).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 35%).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 38%).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 84.4%).
- •Auburn Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 26.4).
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 Riverdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riverdale Elementary ranks higher (29.4 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 Riverdale Elementary?
About 642 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Auburn Elementary: 501. Riverdale Elementary: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Auburn Elementary and Riverdale Elementary rank in California?
Auburn Elementary is 3754th of 5,693 and Riverdale Elementary is 3388th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).