Elder Creek Elementary vs Samuel Kennedy 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.
Elder Creek Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
712 students
Samuel Kennedy Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
883 students
| Measure | Elder Creek Elementary Sacramento, California | Samuel Kennedy Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3747 of 5,693 | #5169 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41380 of 50,301 | #48354 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 712 | 883 |
| Enrollment | 712 | 883 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 21% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elder Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.5 vs 13.4).
- •Elder Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 21%).
- •Elder Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 29%).
- •Samuel Kennedy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.1% vs 87.2%).
- •Elder Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 26.0).
- •Samuel Kennedy Elementary is the larger school with 883 students compared with 712.
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 Samuel Kennedy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Elder Creek Elementary ranks higher (25.5 vs 13.4 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 Samuel Kennedy Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elder Creek Elementary: 712. Samuel Kennedy Elementary: 883. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elder Creek Elementary and Samuel Kennedy Elementary rank in California?
Elder Creek Elementary is 3747th of 5,693 and Samuel Kennedy Elementary is 5169th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).