Deer Creek Elementary vs Forest Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 696 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Creek Elementary
Nevada City · Public elementary · Grades K–3
259 students
Forest Charter
Nevada City · Charter other · Grades K–12
845 students
| Measure | Deer Creek Elementary Nevada City, California | Forest Charter Nevada City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1036 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #13886 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 259 | 845 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 845 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 33% |
| city | Nevada City | Nevada City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 33%).
- •Deer Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Deer Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Forest Charter does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 23.5).
- •Forest Charter is the larger school with 845 students compared with 259.
- •Deer Creek Elementary is a public school while Forest Charter is a charter 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 Deer Creek Elementary better than Forest Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Deer Creek Elementary and Forest Charter?
About 696 m in a straight line, between Nevada City and Nevada City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Creek Elementary: 259. Forest Charter: 845. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Creek Elementary and Forest Charter rank in California?
Deer Creek Elementary is 1036th of 5,693 and Forest Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).