Elder Creek Elementary vs Peggy Heller Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 146 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elder Creek Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
712 students
Peggy Heller Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–8
712 students
| Measure | Elder Creek Elementary Sacramento, California | Peggy Heller Elementary Atwater, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3747 of 5,693 | #2173 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41380 of 50,301 | #28412 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 712 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 712 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 44% |
| city | Sacramento | Atwater |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peggy Heller Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 25.5).
- •Peggy Heller Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 36%).
- •Peggy Heller Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 41%).
- •Peggy Heller Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.8% vs 87.2%).
- •Elder Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 24.6).
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 Elder Creek Elementary better than Peggy Heller Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Peggy Heller Elementary ranks higher (45.3 vs 25.5 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 Elder Creek Elementary and Peggy Heller Elementary?
About 146 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Atwater in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elder Creek Elementary: 712. Peggy Heller Elementary: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elder Creek Elementary and Peggy Heller Elementary rank in California?
Elder Creek Elementary is 3747th of 5,693 and Peggy Heller Elementary is 2173rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).