Creekside Charter vs Tahoe Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creekside Charter
Olympic Valley · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
233 students
Tahoe Lake Elementary
Tahoe City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
282 students
| Measure | Creekside Charter Olympic Valley, California | Tahoe Lake Elementary Tahoe City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #36 of 5,693 | #792 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2346 of 50,301 | #10979 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 233 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.9% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| city | Olympic Valley | Tahoe City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creekside Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 70.5).
- •Creekside Charter does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Creekside Charter does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •Creekside Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.9% vs 28%).
- •Creekside Charter does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 21.7).
- •Tahoe Lake Elementary is the larger school with 282 students compared with 233.
- •Creekside Charter is a charter school while Tahoe Lake 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 Creekside Charter better than Tahoe Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Creekside Charter ranks higher (85.2 vs 70.5 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 Creekside Charter and Tahoe Lake Elementary?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Olympic Valley and Tahoe City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Charter: 233. Tahoe Lake Elementary: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Charter and Tahoe Lake Elementary rank in California?
Creekside Charter is 36th of 5,693 and Tahoe Lake Elementary is 792nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).