Austin Creek Elementary vs Spring Lake Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austin Creek Elementary
Santa Rosa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
366 students
Spring Lake Charter
Santa Rosa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
383 students
| Measure | Austin Creek Elementary Santa Rosa, California | Spring Lake Charter Santa Rosa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #139 of 5,693 | #1529 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3610 of 50,301 | #20236 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 366 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.4% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 37% |
| city | Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Austin Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 57.1).
- •Austin Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 37%).
- •Austin Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 66%).
- •Austin Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 37.6%).
- •Spring Lake Charter does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 21.5).
- •Spring Lake Charter is the larger school with 383 students compared with 366.
- •Austin Creek Elementary is a public school while Spring Lake Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Austin Creek Elementary better than Spring Lake Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Austin Creek Elementary ranks higher (82.5 vs 57.1 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 Austin Creek Elementary and Spring Lake Charter?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Santa Rosa and Santa Rosa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin Creek Elementary: 366. Spring Lake Charter: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin Creek Elementary and Spring Lake Charter rank in California?
Austin Creek Elementary is 139th of 5,693 and Spring Lake Charter is 1529th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).