Elbow Creek Elementary vs Riverway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.4 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
Riverway Elementary
Visalia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
857 students
| Measure | Elbow Creek Elementary Visalia, California | Riverway Elementary Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2826 of 5,693 | #2884 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34577 of 50,301 | #35119 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 514 | 857 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 857 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 36% |
| city | Visalia | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (36.1 vs 35.3).
- •Elbow Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Elbow Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Riverway Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 67.5%).
- •Elbow Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 24.5).
- •Riverway Elementary is the larger school with 857 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 Riverway Elementary?
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 Elbow Creek Elementary and Riverway Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Visalia and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elbow Creek Elementary: 514. Riverway Elementary: 857. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elbow Creek Elementary and Riverway Elementary rank in California?
Elbow Creek Elementary is 2826th of 5,693 and Riverway Elementary is 2884th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).