Camino Polytechnic vs Gold Oak Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Camino Polytechnic
Camino · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
31 students
Gold Oak Elementary
Placerville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
270 students
| Measure | Camino Polytechnic Camino, California | Gold Oak Elementary Placerville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #1771 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #23392 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 31 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 31 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 31.0 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 47% |
| city | Camino | Placerville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gold Oak Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 44.1).
- •Gold Oak Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34.5%).
- •Camino Polytechnic does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 52%).
- •Gold Oak Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 64.5%).
- •Gold Oak Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 31.0).
- •Gold Oak Elementary is the larger school with 270 students compared with 31.
- •Camino Polytechnic is a charter school while Gold Oak Elementary is a public 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 Camino Polytechnic better than Gold Oak Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gold Oak Elementary ranks higher (52.5 vs 44.1 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 Camino Polytechnic and Gold Oak Elementary?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Camino and Placerville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Camino Polytechnic: 31. Gold Oak Elementary: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Camino Polytechnic and Gold Oak Elementary rank in California?
Camino Polytechnic is unranked and Gold Oak Elementary is 1771st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).