Community School for Creative Education vs Think College Now Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 920 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community School for Creative Education
Oakland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
183 students
Think College Now Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
253 students
| Measure | Community School for Creative Education Oakland, California | Think College Now Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5138 of 5,693 | #4450 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48242 of 50,301 | #45184 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 183 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 183 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 30.5 | 28.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Think College Now Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.5 vs 13.6).
- •Think College Now Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Think College Now Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Community School for Creative Education does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 97.2%).
- •Think College Now Elementary does better on students per teacher (28.1 vs 30.5).
- •Think College Now Elementary is the larger school with 253 students compared with 183.
- •Community School for Creative Education is a charter school while Think College Now 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 Community School for Creative Education better than Think College Now Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Think College Now Elementary ranks higher (19.5 vs 13.6 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 Community School for Creative Education and Think College Now Elementary?
About 920 m in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community School for Creative Education: 183. Think College Now Elementary: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community School for Creative Education and Think College Now Elementary rank in California?
Community School for Creative Education is 5138th of 5,693 and Think College Now Elementary is 4450th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).