Dry Creek Elementary vs Heritage Peak Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dry Creek Elementary
Rio Linda · Public elementary · Grades K–6
645 students
Heritage Peak Charter
Rio Linda · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,181 students
| Measure | Dry Creek Elementary Rio Linda, California | Heritage Peak Charter Rio Linda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #2329 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #30084 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 645 | 1,181 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 1,181 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 21% |
| city | Rio Linda | Rio Linda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dry Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 21%).
- •Dry Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Heritage Peak Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 85.1%).
- •Heritage Peak Charter does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 24.8).
- •Heritage Peak Charter is the larger school with 1,181 students compared with 645.
- •Dry Creek Elementary is a public school while Heritage Peak 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 Dry Creek Elementary better than Heritage Peak 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 Dry Creek Elementary and Heritage Peak Charter?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Rio Linda and Rio Linda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dry Creek Elementary: 645. Heritage Peak Charter: 1,181. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dry Creek Elementary and Heritage Peak Charter rank in California?
Dry Creek Elementary is 2329th of 5,693 and Heritage Peak Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).