Creekside Elementary vs Shoal Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.6 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
Shoal Creek Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
500 students
| Measure | Creekside Elementary San Diego, California | Shoal Creek Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #118 of 5,693 | #432 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3423 of 50,301 | #6606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 585 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.4% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 73% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creekside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 77.2).
- •Creekside Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 73%).
- •Creekside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 73%).
- •Shoal Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 14.4%).
- •Creekside Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 22.7).
- •Creekside Elementary is the larger school with 585 students compared with 500.
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 Shoal Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Creekside Elementary ranks higher (82.9 vs 77.2 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 Shoal Creek Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Elementary: 585. Shoal Creek Elementary: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Elementary and Shoal Creek Elementary rank in California?
Creekside Elementary is 118th of 5,693 and Shoal Creek Elementary is 432nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).