Elbow Creek Elementary vs Golden Oak Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.6 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
Golden Oak Elementary
Visalia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
631 students
| Measure | Elbow Creek Elementary Visalia, California | Golden Oak Elementary Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2826 of 5,693 | #4222 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34577 of 50,301 | #44088 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 514 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 26% |
| city | Visalia | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elbow Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 21.2).
- •Elbow Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Elbow Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 34%).
- •Elbow Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.5% vs 76.1%).
- •Golden Oak Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.3).
- •Golden Oak Elementary is the larger school with 631 students compared with 514.
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 Golden Oak Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Elbow Creek Elementary ranks higher (36.1 vs 21.2 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 Golden Oak Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Visalia and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elbow Creek Elementary: 514. Golden Oak Elementary: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elbow Creek Elementary and Golden Oak Elementary rank in California?
Elbow Creek Elementary is 2826th of 5,693 and Golden Oak Elementary is 4222nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).