Carl H. Sundahl Elementary vs Golden Valley River
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.
Carl H. Sundahl Elementary
Folsom · Public elementary · Grades K–5
435 students
Golden Valley River
Orangevale · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
297 students
| Measure | Carl H. Sundahl Elementary Folsom, California | Golden Valley River Orangevale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #333 of 5,693 | #1742 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5534 of 50,301 | #23032 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 435 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.2% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 32% |
| city | Folsom | Orangevale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carl H. Sundahl Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 53.0).
- •Carl H. Sundahl Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •Carl H. Sundahl Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Carl H. Sundahl Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 24.9%).
- •Carl H. Sundahl Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 27.0).
- •Carl H. Sundahl Elementary is the larger school with 435 students compared with 297.
- •Carl H. Sundahl Elementary is a public school while Golden Valley River 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 Carl H. Sundahl Elementary better than Golden Valley River?
On the Success Index (US), Carl H. Sundahl Elementary ranks higher (79.0 vs 53.0 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 Carl H. Sundahl Elementary and Golden Valley River?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Folsom and Orangevale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl H. Sundahl Elementary: 435. Golden Valley River: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl H. Sundahl Elementary and Golden Valley River rank in California?
Carl H. Sundahl Elementary is 333rd of 5,693 and Golden Valley River is 1742nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).