Creekside Elementary vs Dingeman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creekside Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
585 students
Dingeman Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
689 students
| Measure | Creekside Elementary San Diego, California | Dingeman Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #118 of 5,693 | #199 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3423 of 50,301 | #4154 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 585 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.4% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 89% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creekside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 81.5).
- •Dingeman Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 86%).
- •Creekside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 83%).
- •Creekside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.4% vs 17.9%).
- •Creekside Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 26.5).
- •Dingeman Elementary is the larger school with 689 students compared with 585.
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 Elementary better than Dingeman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Creekside Elementary ranks higher (82.9 vs 81.5 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 Elementary and Dingeman Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Elementary: 585. Dingeman Elementary: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Elementary and Dingeman Elementary rank in California?
Creekside Elementary is 118th of 5,693 and Dingeman Elementary is 199th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).