Browns Elementary vs Rio Del Oro Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Browns Elementary
Rio Oso · Public elementary · Grades K–8
143 students
Rio Del Oro Elementary
Plumas Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
564 students
| Measure | Browns Elementary Rio Oso, California | Rio Del Oro Elementary Plumas Lake, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1628 of 5,693 | #1067 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #21498 of 50,301 | #14204 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 143 | 564 |
| Enrollment | 143 | 564 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.4% | 43.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 64% |
| city | Rio Oso | Plumas Lake |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Del Oro Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 55.2).
- •Rio Del Oro Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 32%).
- •Rio Del Oro Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Browns Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.4% vs 43.6%).
- •Browns Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 21.7).
- •Rio Del Oro Elementary is the larger school with 564 students compared with 143.
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 Browns Elementary better than Rio Del Oro Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Del Oro Elementary ranks higher (65.9 vs 55.2 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 Browns Elementary and Rio Del Oro Elementary?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Rio Oso and Plumas Lake in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Browns Elementary: 143. Rio Del Oro Elementary: 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Browns Elementary and Rio Del Oro Elementary rank in California?
Browns Elementary is 1628th of 5,693 and Rio Del Oro Elementary is 1067th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).