Dry Creek Elementary vs Orchard Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Orchard Elementary
Rio Linda · Public elementary · Grades K–6
366 students
| Measure | Dry Creek Elementary Rio Linda, California | Orchard Elementary Rio Linda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2329 of 5,693 | #4178 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30084 of 50,301 | #43799 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 645 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| city | Rio Linda | Rio Linda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dry Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 21.7).
- •Dry Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Dry Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Orchard Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.1% vs 85.1%).
- •Orchard Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 24.8).
- •Dry Creek Elementary is the larger school with 645 students compared with 366.
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 Orchard Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dry Creek Elementary ranks higher (42.8 vs 21.7 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 Orchard Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Rio Linda and Rio Linda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dry Creek Elementary: 645. Orchard Elementary: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dry Creek Elementary and Orchard Elementary rank in California?
Dry Creek Elementary is 2329th of 5,693 and Orchard Elementary is 4178th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).