Elbow Creek Elementary vs Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 293 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elbow Creek Elementary
Visalia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
514 students
Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation
Upland · Public elementary · Grades K–8
514 students
| Measure | Elbow Creek Elementary Visalia, California | Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation Upland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2826 of 5,693 | #3302 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34577 of 50,301 | #38325 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 514 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 73.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 34% |
| city | Visalia | Upland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elbow Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 30.3).
- •Elbow Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Elbow Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 45%).
- •Elbow Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.5% vs 73.9%).
- •Elbow Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 24.5).
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 Elbow Creek Elementary better than Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation?
On the Success Index (US), Elbow Creek Elementary ranks higher (36.1 vs 30.3 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 Elbow Creek Elementary and Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation?
About 293 km in a straight line, between Visalia and Upland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elbow Creek Elementary: 514. Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elbow Creek Elementary and Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation rank in California?
Elbow Creek Elementary is 2826th of 5,693 and Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation is 3302nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).