Creekside Elementary vs Pomerado Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 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
Pomerado Elementary
Poway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
305 students
| Measure | Creekside Elementary San Diego, California | Pomerado Elementary Poway, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #118 of 5,693 | #936 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3423 of 50,301 | #12759 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 585 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.4% | 31.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 62% |
| city | San Diego | Poway |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creekside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 68.0).
- •Creekside Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 62%).
- •Creekside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 67%).
- •Creekside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.4% vs 31.5%).
- •Pomerado Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 22.5).
- •Creekside Elementary is the larger school with 585 students compared with 305.
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 Pomerado Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Creekside Elementary ranks higher (82.9 vs 68.0 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 Creekside Elementary and Pomerado Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Poway in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Elementary: 585. Pomerado Elementary: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Elementary and Pomerado Elementary rank in California?
Creekside Elementary is 118th of 5,693 and Pomerado Elementary is 936th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).