Creative Connections Arts Academy vs Cyril Spinelli Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creative Connections Arts Academy
North Highlands · Charter other · Grades K–12
716 students
Cyril Spinelli Elementary
Antelope · Public elementary · Grades K–6
347 students
| Measure | Creative Connections Arts Academy North Highlands, California | Cyril Spinelli Elementary Antelope, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #2996 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #36098 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 716 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 716 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.1% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| city | North Highlands | Antelope |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creative Connections Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Creative Connections Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Cyril Spinelli Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.6% vs 78.1%).
- •Creative Connections Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 23.1).
- •Creative Connections Arts Academy is the larger school with 716 students compared with 347.
- •Creative Connections Arts Academy is a charter school while Cyril Spinelli 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 Creative Connections Arts Academy better than Cyril Spinelli Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Creative Connections Arts Academy and Cyril Spinelli Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between North Highlands and Antelope in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creative Connections Arts Academy: 716. Cyril Spinelli Elementary: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creative Connections Arts Academy and Cyril Spinelli Elementary rank in California?
Creative Connections Arts Academy is unranked and Cyril Spinelli Elementary is 2996th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).