Cresson Elementary vs Ormondale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 535 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cresson Elementary
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
243 students
Ormondale Elementary
Portola Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–3
243 students
| Measure | Cresson Elementary Norwalk, California | Ormondale Elementary Portola Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #2073 of 5,693 | #14 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #27203 of 50,301 | #1516 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 243 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 6.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 92% |
| city | Norwalk | Portola Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ormondale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 46.9).
- •Ormondale Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 52%).
- •Ormondale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Ormondale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.2% vs 82.3%).
- •Ormondale Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.7).
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 Cresson Elementary better than Ormondale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ormondale Elementary ranks higher (87.4 vs 46.9 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 Cresson Elementary and Ormondale Elementary?
About 535 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and Portola Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cresson Elementary: 243. Ormondale Elementary: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cresson Elementary and Ormondale Elementary rank in California?
Cresson Elementary is 2073rd of 5,693 and Ormondale Elementary is 14th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).