Dry Creek Elementary vs Paakuma K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 360 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dry Creek Elementary
Clovis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
939 students
Paakuma K-8
San Bernardino · Public elementary · Grades K–8
940 students
| Measure | Dry Creek Elementary Clovis, California | Paakuma K-8 San Bernardino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #382 of 5,693 | #2199 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6134 of 50,301 | #28751 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 939 | 940 |
| Enrollment | 939 | 940 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 50.7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 41% |
| city | Clovis | San Bernardino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dry Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 44.8).
- •Dry Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 41%).
- •Dry Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 52%).
- •Dry Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 50.7%).
- •Paakuma K-8 does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 26.1).
- •Paakuma K-8 is the larger school with 940 students compared with 939.
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 Dry Creek Elementary better than Paakuma K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Dry Creek Elementary ranks higher (78.0 vs 44.8 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 Dry Creek Elementary and Paakuma K-8?
About 360 km in a straight line, between Clovis and San Bernardino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dry Creek Elementary: 939. Paakuma K-8: 940. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dry Creek Elementary and Paakuma K-8 rank in California?
Dry Creek Elementary is 382nd of 5,693 and Paakuma K-8 is 2199th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).