Clear Creek Elementary vs Ready Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clear Creek Elementary
Grass Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
173 students
Ready Springs Elementary
Penn Valley · Public middle · Grades 4–8
255 students
| Measure | Clear Creek Elementary Grass Valley, California | Ready Springs Elementary Penn Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1307 of 5,693 | #502 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #17410 of 50,301 | #8945 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 173 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 173 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 56.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 38% |
| city | Grass Valley | Penn Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clear Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 44.0).
- •Clear Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Clear Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •Clear Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 56.9%).
- •Clear Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 19.6).
- •Ready Springs Elementary is the larger school with 255 students compared with 173.
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 Clear Creek Elementary better than Ready Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Clear Creek Elementary ranks higher (61.1 vs 44.0 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 Clear Creek Elementary and Ready Springs Elementary?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Penn Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clear Creek Elementary: 173. Ready Springs Elementary: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clear Creek Elementary and Ready Springs Elementary rank in California?
Clear Creek Elementary is 1307th of 5,693 and Ready Springs Elementary is 502nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).