Carriage Drive Elementary vs Grand Oaks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carriage Drive Elementary
Citrus Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–6
444 students
Grand Oaks Elementary
Citrus Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
| Measure | Carriage Drive Elementary Citrus Heights, California | Grand Oaks Elementary Citrus Heights, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4095 of 5,693 | #4939 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43319 of 50,301 | #47532 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 444 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 78.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Citrus Heights | Citrus Heights |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carriage Drive Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.4 vs 15.2).
- •Carriage Drive Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Carriage Drive Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Carriage Drive Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 78.7%).
- •Carriage Drive Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 24.9).
- •Carriage Drive Elementary is the larger school with 444 students compared with 348.
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 Carriage Drive Elementary better than Grand Oaks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carriage Drive Elementary ranks higher (22.4 vs 15.2 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 Carriage Drive Elementary and Grand Oaks Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Citrus Heights and Citrus Heights in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carriage Drive Elementary: 444. Grand Oaks Elementary: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carriage Drive Elementary and Grand Oaks Elementary rank in California?
Carriage Drive Elementary is 4095th of 5,693 and Grand Oaks Elementary is 4939th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).