Elder Creek Elementary vs SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - SCUSD
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 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
SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - SCUSD
Sacramento · Charter high · Grades 7–12
672 students
| Measure | Elder Creek Elementary Sacramento, California | SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - SCUSD Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3747 of 5,693 | #1303 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #41380 of 50,301 | #16507 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 712 | 672 |
| Enrollment | 712 | 672 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 2.5% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elder Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.5 vs 11.3).
- •Elder Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 2.5%).
- •Elder Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 12%).
- •SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - SCUSD does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.5% vs 87.2%).
- •SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - SCUSD does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 23.0).
- •Elder Creek Elementary is the larger school with 712 students compared with 672.
- •Elder Creek Elementary is a public school while SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - SCUSD is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - SCUSD?
On the Success Index (US), Elder Creek Elementary ranks higher (25.5 vs 11.3 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 Elder Creek Elementary and SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - SCUSD?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elder Creek Elementary: 712. SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - SCUSD: 672. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elder Creek Elementary and SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - SCUSD rank in California?
Elder Creek Elementary is 3747th of 5,693 and SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - SCUSD is 1303rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).